Dexterous hands and skilled at fine work × 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.
10 jobs found.
Hemp Braiding Worker
A skilled trade that manufactures braided products such as kumihimo, ropes, and cords using natural fibers like hemp with handwork or machines.
Foil Stamper (Bookbinding)
Artisan who embosses gold foil or colored foil using heat and pressure onto covers such as paper or leather to decorate books and luxury printed materials.
Gut Manufacturing Worker (Sheep Gut Made)
Artisan who manufactures gut strings for musical instruments and sports using sheep intestines as material.
Precious Metal Engraver
Artisan who engraves intricate decorations or letters on the surfaces of precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum using hand tools and machines.
Osier (kiriu) Weaver
Wood product artisan who uses branches of willow known as osier (kiriu) to create baskets and interior decorations using traditional weaving techniques.
Charcoal Polisher (Lacquerware Manufacturing)
Specialist responsible for the polishing and finishing process of lacquerware, using charcoal powder and abrasives to smoothly polish the coated surface.
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.
Mainspring Assembler (Watch Manufacturing)
A manufacturing occupation that precisely assembles minute parts such as the mainspring spring, the heart of the watch movement, using precision tools.
Body Glassblower (Glass Product Manufacturing)
A body glassblower is a master technician who uses a blowpipe to gather molten glass, blows into it, and shapes and finishes the product by hand.
Baby Clothes Sewer
A manufacturing job that sews pre-cut fabrics using sewing machines or hand sewing to finish them as baby clothes.