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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Women in Horse Racing - Women in Horse Racing
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Careers in Nursing and Midwifery
Careers in Ireland - Careers in Nursing and Midwifery
Mary Buckley
Executive Director IDA Ireland - Mary Buckley

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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Oonagh Kelly, Head of HR

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Career Articles

Julie Doyle - Researcher in Health and Wellness Technologies
Julie Doyle - Researcher in Health and Wellness Technologies
Posted by CareersPortal
Accounting Technician Apprentice Sophie Ellis
Accounting Technician Apprentice Sophie Ellis
Posted by Accounting Technicians Ireland
Maths Teacher Specialising in Deaf Education
Maths Teacher Specialising in Deaf Education
Posted by Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Research Scientist, Marine and Freshwater Research Centre
Research Scientist, Marine and Freshwater Research Centre
Posted by Marine Institute
A day in the life of a Laser Physicist
A day in the life of a Laser Physicist
Posted by CareersPortal
Thinking of a career in Physiology and Neuroscience?
Thinking of a career in Physiology and Neuroscience?
Posted by CareersPortal
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