Apprentice × Weaknesses: Numerical & Quantitative Analysis

Jobs Utilizing Other Abilities with Less Numerical Work

This collection features jobs that may suit those who prefer to work utilizing language and interpersonal skills rather than working with numbers.

The need for mathematical thinking varies by occupation. Many jobs value other abilities - language skills, interpersonal abilities, sensitivity, creativity - more than numbers and calculations. Additionally, in some fields, qualitative judgment and understanding of human relationships are the most valuable assets.

What matters is finding an environment where you can utilize your strengths. Various abilities beyond numbers also hold important value in society. The jobs introduced here offer possibilities to leverage such diverse strengths.

342 jobs found.

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.

Slate Roofer

A craftsman who processes and installs slate roofing materials to ensure the building's weatherproofing and waterproofing.

Slate Roof Underlay Preparer

Construction worker specializing in base preparation and underlayment work for slate roofs.

Leather Skiving Worker

One of the leather manufacturing processes, a specialist occupation that skives the back surface of leather to make the thickness uniform.

Leather Shoemaker

Artisan who uses leather as material to perform all shoe manufacturing processes by hand and machine processing. Responsible for everything from pattern making, cutting, sewing, sole attachment, to finishing.

Shoe Upper Maker (Leather Shoe Manufacturing)

Specialized profession that manufactures footwear through consistent manual labor and machine operations, from leather shoe material selection, cutting, sewing, sole attachment, to finishing.

Rope maker (fiber-made)

A manufacturing job that uses twisting machines and braiding machines to produce ropes and cords from fiber raw materials, handling everything up to finishing and inspection.

Sekishu Hanshi Papermaker

Artisan who manufactures hanshi of Sekishu washi using traditional methods. Handles the entire process from raw material processing to paper forming, drying, and finishing.

Seat Master (Go Club)

A profession that handles operations, customer service, and instruction at a Go club, serving as the host for games, managing members, and planning events.