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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How to land a job at Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care - How to land a job at Johnson & Johnson Vision Care
Seamus McGoldrick - Riding the wave of success in adventure tourism
Surfer & Outdoor Activities Instructor - Seamus McGoldrick - Riding the wave of success in adventure tourism
David - Department of Finance
Department of Finance - David - Department of Finance
Garvan de Bruir
Furniture Maker - Garvan de Bruir
Breda Ni Mhaoláin
Interpreter - Breda Ni Mhaoláin

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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Marianne Cusack
Marianne Cusack, Garda Sergeant

Marianne is a Sergeant currently teaching in the Garda College in Templemore specialising in the area of investigative interviewing. Marianne has worked in many operations within An Garda Síochána including community policing, The Garda National Drug Unit and Operation Trace. 

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Career Articles

My Career as a Zoologist
My Career as a Zoologist
Posted by Marine Institute
So you want to be a Property Surveyor
So you want to be a Property Surveyor
Posted by CareersPortal
Research & Development Chemist - Amy Shiely
Research & Development Chemist - Amy Shiely
Posted by BioPharmaChem Ireland
The Life of Model and Student Clara McSweeney
The Life of Model and Student Clara McSweeney
Posted by CareersPortal
Chartered Tax Adviser KPMG
Chartered Tax Adviser KPMG
Posted by Irish Tax Institute
CPA Part Time and Distance Learning
CPA Part Time and Distance Learning
Posted by Certified Public Accountants Ireland
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