Self-Employed Sole Proprietor × 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.

16 jobs found.

Igusa Product Manufacturer

An occupation that processes and manufactures various products such as tatami goza, mats, baskets, etc., using igusa as the raw material.

Chair Repairer (Wooden)

A craftsman who diagnoses damage or deterioration in wooden chairs and restores and maintains the chair's functionality and aesthetics through processes such as structural repairs, part replacements, polishing, and painting.

Seal Stamp Engraver

Artisan who engraves characters and designs on seals such as hanko and stamps.

Urushi Undercoating Worker

A profession that applies urushi undercoating (base coating) to wooden products or lacquerware, preparing surface durability and finish.

Ornamental Metalworker (Shrine and Buddhist Implements Manufacturing)

Ornamental metalworkers are traditional craftspeople who design, manufacture, and finish metal decorative fittings used in shrines and Buddhist implements.

Wood Carver

A craftsman who carves wood using tools such as carving knives and chisels to create Buddhist statues, crafts, sculptures, and more.

Kyogi Craftsman

A craftsman who handcrafts food packaging and decorative items using thinly processed wood (kyogi).

Coral Craftworker

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

Lacquerware Decorator

Artisan who applies lacquer to the surface of lacquerware and decorates it using techniques such as chinkin and maki-e.

Lacquerware Artisan

Traditional skilled worker who applies lacquer to wooden products, polishes and decorates them to produce lacquerware.