Made-to-Order 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.
88 jobs found.
Kurimono (Wood Hollowing) Worker
A traditional woodworking occupation that hollows out timber using hand tools such as chisels and carving knives to create vessels, containers, and decorative items.
Industrial Engraver
Specialized profession that engraves letters or patterns on surfaces of materials such as metal and plastic using hand tools or CNC machines.
Children's Clothing Tailor
Artisan who handles everything from pattern making, cutting, sewing, and finishing for children's apparel.
Sheath Manufacturing Worker (Wooden)
A craftsman who handcrafts wooden scabbards for Japanese swords and the like, handling everything from material selection through cutting, assembly, polishing, and painting.
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.
Cloisonne Polisher
Specialized profession that polishes and finishes the surface of cloisonne enamel products. Achieves beautiful luster and smoothness through high-precision polishing operations.
Cloisonné Wire Setter
A traditional artisan who attaches metal wires to the base, applies enamel, fires it, and manufactures cloisonné decorative items.
Bamboo Sword Maker
A profession that crafts kendo shinai using moso bamboo through manual processes such as splitting bamboo, drying, polishing, braiding cords, and more.
Shunkei Lacquer Craftsman
Shunkei lacquer craftsmen apply transparent lacquer coatings to wood products, enhancing aesthetics and durability in this Japanese traditional craft occupation.
Men's Bespoke Tailor
Specialized profession that takes measurements according to the customer's body shape and requests, performs basting and final sewing, and creates bespoke men's clothing.