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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Building Engineer
Building Engineer - Building Engineer
Jeweller & Silversmith
Jeweller & Silversmith - Jeweller & Silversmith
Mary McCaughey
Head of Communications - Mary McCaughey
Economist - Department of Education
Department of Education Economist - Economist - Department of Education
Insurance Apprenticeship
Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship - Insurance Apprenticeship

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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Dr Jan Steiner
Dr Jan Steiner, Anaesthetist

Jan works as an Anaesthetist in Letterkenny General Hospital. Originally from Germany, Jan completed his medical training as a general Doctor (MD) and went on to specialise as an Anaesthetist.

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Career Articles

A day in the life of a Development Aid Researcher
A day in the life of a Development Aid Researcher
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Anne McCarville - Manufacturing Engineering Lead
Anne McCarville - Manufacturing Engineering Lead
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A Week on My Medical Oncology Ward
A Week on My Medical Oncology Ward
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From botany to business: my experience interning at Deloitte
From botany to business: my experience interning at Deloitte
Posted by Deloitte
Sophie O’ Hare - Digital Marketing Executive Horse Racing Ireland
Sophie O’ Hare - Digital Marketing Executive Horse Racing Ireland
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ESB Engineer: Majella Henchion
ESB Engineer: Majella Henchion
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