Material Selection × 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.

15 jobs found.

Private Knitting Teacher

A specialist who provides individualized instruction tailored to students' needs, from basic knitting techniques to advanced designs.

Rush Grass (Igusa) Weaver

Artisan who weaves tatami facing using rush grass. Combines traditional hand-weaving techniques with machine operation to manufacture tatami facing for homes and stores.

Oshie Artisan (Hagoita)

Traditional craft artisan who expresses three-dimensional patterns by attaching fabric and paper to hagoita. Utilizes meticulous work and aesthetic sense to produce decorative hagoita.

Shell Button Manufacturer

Specialized occupation that uses shells as raw materials to manufacture buttons for clothing through a series of processes including polishing, forming, drilling, and finishing.

Thatch Roofer

Specialist who constructs and repairs traditional thatched roofs using plant materials such as kaya (thatch).

Craft Designer

A profession that designs handicraft products using diverse materials and techniques, handling everything from planning the production process to proposing finished products.

Craftsman

A profession that creates craft items such as vessels and decorative objects using natural materials, metals, glass, etc., with traditional or modern techniques.

Upset Forger (Mechanical Forge Worker)

A craftsman who uses forging machines to process metal parts and manufactures products with the specified shape and strength.

Indoor Broom Manufacturing Worker

An indoor broom manufacturing worker is a craftsman or technician who handcrafts traditional indoor brooms using natural materials such as broom grass and bamboo.

Shinto Talisman Craftsman

Artisan who handcrafts religious paper products such as ofuda and omamori for shrines and temples.