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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Lisa Kelly
Speech and Language - Lisa Kelly
Gairm le Ghaeilge - Iriseoireacht
Iriseoireacht / Irish Journalism - Gairm le Ghaeilge - Iriseoireacht
Centra Careers – Deli Manager
Centra Deli Careers - Centra Careers – Deli Manager
Fostering Social Worker
Fostering Social Worker - Fostering Social Worker
Executive Officer - Civil Service
Executive Officer - Executive Officer - Civil Service

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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Emilia Gilroy
Emilia Gilroy, Garda

Emilia Gilroy is a Garda stationed in Tallaght, Dublin. She is originally from Poland and graduated from Templemore Garda College in 2015. As her career within the organisation progresses Emilia hopes to undertake a course in specialist interviewing.

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Career Articles

A Career in Scientific Research
A Career in Scientific Research
Posted by CareersPortal
Solar Physicist - TCD
Solar Physicist - TCD
Posted by Research Ireland (Taighde Eireann)
Career Profile: Financial Engineer
Career Profile: Financial Engineer
Posted by CareersPortal
How your degree can lead to a career in Tax
How your degree can lead to a career in Tax
Posted by Irish Tax Institute
Partner in Financial Services Tax at PwC
Partner in Financial Services Tax at PwC
Posted by Irish Tax Institute
HR, Purchasing and Green Manager at Hotel Doolin
HR, Purchasing and Green Manager at Hotel Doolin
Posted by Fáilte Ireland
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