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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Jennifer Bourke
Third Secretary - Press Officer - Jennifer Bourke
Dairy Farmer
Dairy Farmer - Dairy Farmer
Logistics Associate Apprenticeship
Logistics Associate Apprenticeship - Logistics Associate Apprenticeship
Eoin Kelly - Teagasc Horticulture Student
Teagsc Horticulture student - Eoin Kelly - Teagasc Horticulture Student
Louise Martin
Walls Construction - Louise Martin

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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Jonathan Clery
Jonathan Clery, Golf Experience Tour Co-Ordinator

Jonathan Clery is a Tour Co-Ordinator with Experience Ireland Golf & Travel.

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Career Articles

Captain Sinéad Reen - Life as a Ship's Officer
Captain Sinéad Reen - Life as a Ship's Officer
Posted by Marine Institute
Cullen Fellowship at the Marine Institute
Cullen Fellowship at the Marine Institute
Posted by Marine Institute
Career Profile - Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) Apprenticeship
Career Profile - Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) Apprenticeship
Posted by Accounting Technicians Ireland
Chartered Accountant - Wells Fargo
Chartered Accountant - Wells Fargo
Posted by Chartered Accountants Ireland
Exploring Science Careers - SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Exploring Science Careers - SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Posted by CareersPortal
All You need to know about Becoming a Solicitor
All You need to know about Becoming a Solicitor
Posted by CareersPortal
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