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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Combilift - OEM Traineeship
OEM Traineeship - Combilift - OEM Traineeship
Student Languages Ambassador - Aisling
Why Study Languages? - Spanish and German - Student Languages Ambassador - Aisling
A Day in the Life at Pfizer
A Day in the Life of a Pfizer Scientist - A Day in the Life at Pfizer
Insurance Apprentice
Insurance Practitioner Apprentice - Insurance Apprentice
Assistant Psychologist Panel Webinar
Assistant Psychologist Panel - Assistant Psychologist Panel Webinar

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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Career Articles

Careers in the Creative Arts - Theatre Management
Careers in the Creative Arts - Theatre Management
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Shane O'Donnell - Genetics Student at UCC
Shane O'Donnell - Genetics Student at UCC
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Career Profile: Chef de Partie
Career Profile: Chef de Partie
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From Further Education to the Pulitzer
From Further Education to the Pulitzer
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SETU Built Environment Graduate Testimonials
SETU Built Environment Graduate Testimonials
Posted by SETU - Carlow Campus
Chartered Accountant - Pharmaceutical sector
Chartered Accountant - Pharmaceutical sector
Posted by Chartered Accountants Ireland
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