Workshop × 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.

82 jobs found.

Bladesmith

Occupation of heating, hammering, and polishing metal to manufacture blades such as kitchen knives and scissors.

Knife sharpener

A profession that sharpens blades such as kitchen knives and scissors at appropriate angles using polishing techniques to restore and improve sharpness.

Hikisome Dyer

An artisan who draws patterns on fabric using resist agents and allows dyes to penetrate, expressing diverse patterns.

Hina Doll Maker

Artisans who create traditional hina dolls using materials such as wood, hariko, and fabric, handling everything from wood cutting to assembly, face coloring, and dressing in costumes.

Gilding Artist

Traditional manufacturing occupation that applies gold decorations to craft items such as lacquerware and ceramics.

Wind Chime Maker (Glass Body Blowing)

Traditional craft artisan who melts glass in a high-temperature furnace and shapes and finishes the form of wind chimes using a blowpipe.

Buddhist Altar Craftsman (Wooden)

Occupation of crafting parts and decorative items for Buddhist altars and implements using wood.

Buddhist Altar Hardware Craftsman

A craftsman who manufactures and decorates fittings for Buddhist altars using techniques such as casting, polishing, and engraving.

Brush Maker

Artisans who produce writing brushes for calligraphy, painting, makeup, etc. They manually handle everything from selecting hair materials, shaping the tips, processing and assembling shafts, to finishing.

Broom Maker

Artisan who handcrafts brooms using plant materials, etc.