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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Lawyer Linguist EU (Irish)
Lawyer Linguist EU (Irish) - Lawyer Linguist EU (Irish)
Life of a Building Engineer
OPW - Life of a Building Engineer
Hotel Finance Manager
Hotel Finance Manager - Hotel Finance Manager
Public Administration, Politics & EU Career Sector
Public Administration, Politics & EU - Public Administration, Politics & EU Career Sector
HSE Webinar – Speech and Language Therapists
Speech and Language Therapists - HSE Webinar – Speech and Language Therapists

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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Aishling Butler
Aishling Butler, Garda Trainee

Aishling Butler is a Garda Trainee in Templemore Garda College (Phase 1, week 17). She holds an honours degree in Sport and Recreation Management. Aishling aspires to be a Community Garda helping members of the public on a daily basis.

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Career Articles

So you want to be a Radiologist
So you want to be a Radiologist
Posted by CareersPortal
A day in the life of a Community Engagement Manager
A day in the life of a Community Engagement Manager
Posted by CareersPortal
Pharmaceutical Project Manager - Sheila Courtney
Pharmaceutical Project Manager - Sheila Courtney
Posted by BioPharmaChem Ireland
Captain Eva Balfe of the Irish Air Corps’ Communications & Information Services Squadron
Captain Eva Balfe of the Irish Air Corps’ Communications & Information Services Squadron
Posted by Irish Defence Forces
Is a career in the Beauty Industry for you?
Is a career in the Beauty Industry for you?
Posted by CareersPortal
I Want Your Job: Window dresser
I Want Your Job: Window dresser
Posted by CareersPortal
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