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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What it's like to Work as an Economist
What it's like to Work as an Economist - What it's like to Work as an Economist
A Day in the Life at Pfizer
A Day in the Life of a Pfizer Scientist - A Day in the Life at Pfizer
Who are the men and women of the Defence Forces?
Defence Forces Careers - Who are the men and women of the Defence Forces?
Gorka Arieta - Head Chef
Head Chef - Gorka Arieta - Head Chef
Nicola O'Higgins
Fishmonger - Nicola O'Higgins

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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Tony Lenighan
Tony Lenighan, Forester

Tony Lenighan works as a Forester with Western Forestry Co-operative Society Ltd. Tony decided to follow in his father's footsteps as he also works in the sector.

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Career Articles

A career in Food Science
A career in Food Science
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From Further Education to the Pulitzer
From Further Education to the Pulitzer
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Exploring Science Careers - DATA ANALYST
Exploring Science Careers - DATA ANALYST
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ESB Engineer: Majella Henchion
ESB Engineer: Majella Henchion
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Life as a guide dog puppy trainer
Life as a guide dog puppy trainer
Posted by CareersPortal
A Week in my Medical Social Work Practice
A Week in my Medical Social Work Practice
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