Independent Business × 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.
432 jobs found.
Lantern Craftsman
Craftsman who handcrafts traditional lanterns using washi paper and bamboo frames. Shapes ornamental or practical lanterns.
Chinkin Artisan
Traditional craft artisan who engraves patterns on lacquerware surfaces and applies decoration by depositing gold powder or gold leaf.
Metal Hammering Worker
Artisan who hammers metal sheets or thin metal materials with a hammer to shape them or add decorations.
Fishing Rod Manufacturing Worker (Fiberglass)
Manufacturing job that uses fiberglass as the main material to laminate, mold, and finish fishing rods. Produces rods that balance strength and flexibility using proprietary know-how.
Diesel Engine Mechanic
A job that inspects, maintains, and repairs vehicles and machinery equipped with diesel engines to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Hand-Beaten Cord Maker
A job that processes fibers such as hemp, cotton, and silk into cord shapes by beating or twisting them together using manual labor or simple tools.
Hand-Drawn Artisan (Dyeing Industry)
Artisan who draws patterns on fabric using hand-drawing techniques and performs dyeing processes using resist and dyes.
Handmade Washi Paper Maker
Traditional craft artisan who manually processes raw materials, forms washi from kozo and others by hand-dipping, and performs drying and finishing.
Steel Frame Worker
A skilled trade that assembles steel materials used in the steel frame structures of buildings on-site, performing construction such as welding and bolt fastening.
Metal Lath Installer
A plasterer who installs metal lath (steel lath) on walls and ceilings as a substrate, creating a foundation for mortar application or painting.