Apprentice × Weaknesses: Communication Skills

Jobs with Less Dialogue and More Individual Work

This collection features jobs that may suit those who prefer to work independently or utilize expertise rather than through dialogue.

The need for communication varies greatly by occupation. While some jobs require constant conversation, others value quietly developing specialized knowledge and skills and demonstrating results. Additionally, some roles involve working with small groups or specific individuals, while others can be completed entirely independently.

What matters is finding an environment where you can interact in ways that suit you. Not being comfortable with dialogue can also be channeled into concentration and deepening expertise. The jobs introduced here offer possibilities to leverage such strengths.

76 jobs found.

Document Bag Manufacturer

A profession that handles the cutting, sewing, assembly, and finishing of leather bags for storing documents (such as briefcases and file cases).

Screen Transfer Worker

Artisan who uses screen printing technology to transfer decorative patterns onto ceramics or glass products, finishing the product's design.

Inkstone Maker

Traditional craft occupation that handcrafts inkstones for grinding ink in calligraphy using natural inkstone stones.

Sumi-keshi Worker (Lacquerware Manufacturing)

A profession in lacquerware manufacturing that finishes the surface after painting and polishing by smoothing it and removing excess lacquer and fine defects.

Rubbing Lacquer Craftsman

Traditional craftsperson who applies natural lacquer by hand in multiple layers to the surfaces of wooden products and similar items to enhance beauty and durability.

Fan Bone Manufacturing Worker

A profession that selects, processes, and shapes bamboo materials for the rib portion of fans to manufacture fan ribs.

Stencil Engraver (Metal)

Craftsman who transfers patterns to metal stencils for textile stencil dyeing (katazome) and engraves and processes them precisely.

Bamboo Ruler Maker

A craftsman who handcrafts precise measuring rulers (bamboo rulers) using bamboo as material.

Bamboo Blind Maker

A craft that manufactures sudare using bamboo as material. It is a traditional craft manufacturing job involving manual selection and processing of bamboo, braiding, finishing, and inspection.

Daruma manufacturer (paper-made)

Traditional craft artisan who manually performs a series of processes using washi or paper, from making the Daruma core material to papier-mâché application, drying, coloring, and face painting.