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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Aquaculture Manufacturing (Water Quality Sensors)
Water Quality Sensor Manufacturing (Aquaculture) - Aquaculture Manufacturing (Water Quality Sensors)
Peter LaComber
Consulting Engineer - Peter LaComber
Lisa Kelly
Speech and Language - Lisa Kelly
Civil Engineer - Mature Student Entry
Civil Engineer (Mature Entry) - Civil Engineer - Mature Student Entry
Sarah Tenanty
Finance Operations - Sarah Tenanty

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 Weinman
Philip Weinman, Project Manager - Construction

Philip Weinman is a Project Manager in Construction. He is responsible for project managing the design and construction teams to ensure a building project is compliant with Building Regulations, meets Client specifications and is delivered to the agreed time schedule and budget.

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Career Articles

Career Profile - Forestry Management
Career Profile - Forestry Management
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Day in the Life of a Dietitian - Mairéad Doyle
Day in the Life of a Dietitian - Mairéad Doyle
Posted by Health Service Executive
Laboratory Apprentice - Milena Smokowska
Laboratory Apprentice - Milena Smokowska
Posted by BioPharmaChem Ireland
Christopher Large - Design Engineer
Christopher Large - Design Engineer
Posted by CareersPortal
Five Reasons to Choose Medtech
Five Reasons to Choose Medtech
Posted by CareersPortal
Niamh Hennessy: Forestry Inspector
Niamh Hennessy: Forestry Inspector
Posted by Forestry Careers Ireland
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