Junior Cycle

Have you ever thought about what you would like to do when you leave school? The Junior Cycle is a good time to start thinking about different career options and considering what subjects you might choose for Leaving Cert. We have lots of useful tools to help you start exploring yourself and the thousands of exciting career paths that lie ahead.

Explore different Career Sectors - for example, business, medicine, or beauty to get a picture of the types of skills and jobs involved in working in that particular area. 

Search hundreds of occupations in our Career Explorer to find out what the job involves, the type of person it would suit, what you might earn and the qualifications you would need.

You can also watch lots of career videos or read career stories with people employed in a variety of jobs across the country to get an insight into different sectors and industries. 

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Harry French - UX Designer
UX Designer - Harry French - UX Designer
Day in the Life of a Dublin Fire Bridage Fire Fighter / Paramedic
Dublin Fire Brigade - Day in the Life of a Dublin Fire Bridage Fire Fighter / Paramedic
Bláthnaid Rock - The fast track to success in Attractions Management
Theme Park Attractions Manager - Bláthnaid Rock - The fast track to success in Attractions Management
Executive Officer - Civil Service
Executive Officer - Executive Officer - Civil Service
Hugh Cooney
Entrepeneur - Hugh Cooney

Join our complete Guidance programme designed for Irish Junior Cycle students (purchase required).

Build you own unique Career Portfolio through exploring our fun Island of Discovery as the programme takes you through a series of explorations about yourself, your motivations, and your dreams and ambitions.

What Career Type are you?

Investigative?

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

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Damien Haberlin
Damien Haberlin, Ecologist (Post-Doctoral Researcher)

Damien Haberlin is a Phd researcher working in Ecology. His job can involve long days in a boat or in a lab so it's quiet varied.

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Career Articles

Aoife Kelly - Digital Marketing Specialist
Aoife Kelly - Digital Marketing Specialist
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Returning home to Ireland to work in Construction
Returning home to Ireland to work in Construction
Posted by Construction Industry Federation
My Job as a Manufacturing Technician at Intel
My Job as a Manufacturing Technician at Intel
Posted by Intel
The Education Pathway of a Deputy Principal at an All-Irish speaking school
The Education Pathway of a Deputy Principal at an All-Irish speaking school
Posted by Carlow College
Meet an Accounting Technician Apprentice
Meet an Accounting Technician Apprentice
Posted by ATI
Ruairí O’Kane - Research Scientist
Ruairí O’Kane - Research Scientist
Posted by CareersPortal
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