Sole proprietor × Weaknesses: Collaboration & Teamwork

Jobs Allowing Individual Focus Rather Than Teamwork

This collection features jobs that may suit those who prefer to work individually with focus rather than team collaboration.

The need for cooperation varies by occupation. Some jobs allow you to excel in environments where you can work independently at your own pace and concentrate deeply, rather than constantly working in teams. Additionally, in some fields, individual expertise and unique perspectives are valued.

What matters is finding an environment where you can maximize your concentration. The ability to produce results independently is also an important strength. The jobs introduced here offer possibilities to leverage such individual capabilities.

21 jobs found.

Novelist

A literary profession that conceives stories as creative activities, writes them into text, and delivers them to readers. Works are published through print or digital media.

Calligrapher

An artist who uses a brush and ink to artistically express characters such as kanji and kana for appreciation and education.

Sensu painting worker

Traditional craft artisan who hand-draws patterns using paints and gold leaf on washi paper or silk fan surfaces and applies decorations.

Daruma manufacturer (paper-made)

Traditional craft artisan who manually performs a series of processes using washi or paper, from making the Daruma core material to papier-mâché application, drying, coloring, and face painting.

Parking lot operator (self-employed without employees)

A business owner who rents out self-owned or leased land/buildings as parking lots, maintains and manages them, and earns profits.

Potter

An artistic profession that shapes clay and fires it in a kiln to create ceramic works.

Copper craftsman

A profession that processes copper plates and copper wires to produce utensils and decorative items. Performs processes such as hammering, welding, and polishing using traditional techniques.

Nihonga Painter

Specialist profession that creates painting works using traditional Japanese techniques and materials such as rock pigments and glue.

Bladesmith

Occupation of heating, hammering, and polishing metal to manufacture blades such as kitchen knives and scissors.

Wagasa Painter

Specialist who draws and colors traditional patterns on wagasa using brushes and pigments.