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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Social Care Worker - Tusla
Social Care Worker - Social Care Worker - Tusla
Insurance Apprentice
Insurance Practitioner Apprentice - Insurance Apprentice
Kim
Accenture Consulting - Kim
Aaron - Department of Justice and Equality
Department of Justice and Equality - Aaron - Department of Justice and Equality
Ballyhaise College
Career Opportunities in the Land Based Sector - Ballyhaise College

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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Ciara Shine
Ciara Shine , Marketing Manager

Ciara Shine is Marketing Manager at Shines Seafood.

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Career Articles

James Whelan, Owner of Killaloe River Cruises
James Whelan, Owner of Killaloe River Cruises
Posted by Fáilte Ireland
Chartered Accountant - Pharmaceutical sector
Chartered Accountant - Pharmaceutical sector
Posted by Chartered Accountants Ireland
Flying the Flag for Irish Hospitality: My Career as a Butler
Flying the Flag for Irish Hospitality: My Career as a Butler
Posted by CareersPortal
CPA for School Leavers
CPA for School Leavers
Posted by Certified Public Accountants Ireland
PR Executive Graduate Testimonial
PR Executive Graduate Testimonial
Posted by TU Dublin - Grangegorman
Ruairí O’Kane - Research Scientist
Ruairí O’Kane - Research Scientist
Posted by CareersPortal
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