Commissioned Production × 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.

75 jobs found.

Joinery Artisan

A profession that handcrafts and processes traditional products such as furniture and fixtures using lumber. It employs exquisite joinery techniques and finishing techniques to balance functionality and beauty.

Sangen Maker

Artisan who handcrafts the sangen (Chinese sangen or similar Japanese instruments) from material selection through woodworking processing, lacquer painting, to string attachment, all done manually.

Coral Craftworker

Artisan who creates ornaments and crafts by handcrafting processes such as sculpting and polishing using coral as material.

Fern Craft Worker

Artisan who manufactures wooden handicrafts such as baskets, boxes, and trays using the technique of weaving shida material made by thinly processing wood.

Lacquerware Gold Ground Worker

Lacquerware gold ground workers are traditional craft artisans who decorate the surface of lacquerware using gold powder or gold leaf. Delicate techniques and high attention to detail are required.

Lacquerware Base Coater

A traditional coating artisan who applies base coats using pumice powder and sabi-lacquer to the wood body in the lacquerware manufacturing process, smoothing the surface.

Cloisonne Craftsman

A craftsman who decorates metalware or accessories with vitreous enamel and fires them in a kiln to create beautiful decorative items.

Cloisonné Pattern Worker

The Cloisonné Pattern Worker is a traditional craft artisan responsible for the craftsmanship of applying vitreous enamel to the surfaces of metal or glass and fixing it at high temperatures to create decorative patterns.

Prayer Bead Stringer (Crystal)

An artisan who crafts crystal prayer beads using braided cords or bead processing. Manually assembles prayer beads for religious use or as decorative accessories.

Watercolor Painter

A profession that uses watercolor paints to depict landscapes, still lifes, figures, etc., and create and exhibit works.