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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Dublin Airport - A Day In The Life Of The Gardening Team
Dublin Airport - Dublin Airport - A Day In The Life Of The Gardening Team
Tourism Manager National Stud
Tourism Manager National Stud - Tourism Manager National Stud
Naval Service Team Training
Petty Officer Seaman - Naval Service Team Training
Dr Jan Steiner
Anaesthetist - Dr Jan Steiner
Sinead Kenny
Design Engineer - Sinead Kenny

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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Philip Lambert
Philip Lambert , Hotel Front Office Supervisor

Philip Lambert is a Front Office Supervsor at The Connaught Hotel. Phiplip graduated with a degree in International Hotel Management and Business Studies from Shannon College of Hotel Management.

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Career Articles

Scissors and Science – The Art of Hairdressing
Scissors and Science – The Art of Hairdressing
Posted by CareersPortal
Shane O'Donnell - Genetics Student at UCC
Shane O'Donnell - Genetics Student at UCC
Posted by CareersPortal
TCPID Graduate - Fidelity Investments
TCPID Graduate - Fidelity Investments
Posted by Inclusive National Higher Education Forum
Niamh Hennessy: Forestry Inspector
Niamh Hennessy: Forestry Inspector
Posted by Forestry Careers Ireland
Tax Manager at KPMG
Tax Manager at KPMG
Posted by Irish Tax Institute
Solar Physicist - TCD
Solar Physicist - TCD
Posted by Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
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