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 Police Dog Unit
Dublin Airport Police - Dublin Airport Police Dog Unit
Fergal Donnelly
European Commission - Fergal Donnelly
Tourism Careers at the Armada Hotel
Careers at Armada Hotel - Tourism Careers at the Armada Hotel
Japanese Language Trip
Japanese Exchange Trip - Japanese Language Trip
Niall Gibbons
Languages Supporting a Career in Tourism - Niall Gibbons

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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Dr. Patrick Cadwell
Dr. Patrick Cadwell, Lecturer

Dr. Patrick Cadwell is an assistant professor of translation studies in DCU teaching people how to translate from Japanese to English.

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Career Articles

Career Profile - Equine - Horsemanship
Career Profile - Equine - Horsemanship
Posted by Teagasc
A Day in the Life of a Parliamentary Education Officer
A Day in the Life of a Parliamentary Education Officer
Posted by CareersPortal
Where CPA Can Take You
Where CPA Can Take You
Posted by Certified Public Accountants Ireland
Fiona Dowling - Head Girl Jamie Osbourne Racing
Fiona Dowling - Head Girl Jamie Osbourne Racing
Posted by Horse Racing Ireland
So you want to work in Computer Science?
So you want to work in Computer Science?
Posted by CareersPortal
Aoife McGrath, Theology PhD Graduate
Aoife McGrath, Theology PhD Graduate
Posted by St. Patrick's Pontifical University
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