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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AIB Accountant
Accountant - AIB Accountant
Donal Og Cusack
Automation/Energy Engineer - Donal Og Cusack
Donal Kane
Plumber / Construction Super. - Donal Kane
We are You
Men and women of the Defence Forces - We are You
Clinical Midwife Manager - Delivery Suite
Clinical Midwife Manager - Clinical Midwife Manager - Delivery Suite

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?

Enterprising?

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

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Caroline Austin
Caroline Austin, Senior Associate Solicitor

Caroline Austin works as a Senior Associate Solicitor with Matheson. Her role involves advising on tax planning and corporate restructuring at a national and international level. Caroline studied law at Trinity College Dublin and is a qualified solicitor and a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA).

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Career Articles

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A Day in the Life of a Marketing Manager
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Career Profile: Restaurant Manager at Ashford Castle
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My Career Journey to Engineer at Intel
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My Worldwide Career as a Documentary Maker
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Top Tips On Landing that Job In Tourism And Hospitality
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Jenny Hanafin: Earth Observation and Modelling Manager
Jenny Hanafin: Earth Observation and Modelling Manager
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