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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Paul Dowling
Horticulturist - Paul Dowling
ATU Project Wave
Project WAVE - ATU Project Wave
Dublin Airport Police Dog Unit
Dublin Airport Police - Dublin Airport Police Dog Unit
Supervalu Bakery and Deli Assistant
Supervalu Bakery and Deli Assistant - Supervalu Bakery and Deli Assistant
Economist - Department of Education
Department of Education Economist - Economist - Department of Education

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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Breda Ni Mhaoláin
Breda Ni Mhaoláin, Interpreter

Breda Ni Mhaoláin works as an Interpreter for the European Parliment. After she completed a BA in Irish and Psychology in NUI Galway, she did a masters in Translation. Following a few years working, she specialised by doing a diploma in Conference Interpreting.

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Career Articles

Shauna Harris - Software Engineer
Shauna Harris - Software Engineer
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Career Profile: Farm Business Owner
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My Job as a Manufacturing Technician at Intel
My Job as a Manufacturing Technician at Intel
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Justine Forkin - Research Engineer
Justine Forkin - Research Engineer
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Christopher Large - Design Engineer
Christopher Large - Design Engineer
Posted by CareersPortal
Indirect Tax Manager in EY
Indirect Tax Manager in EY
Posted by Irish Tax Institute
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