Workshop Employment × 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.

388 jobs found.

Maki-e Decorator (Ceramics Manufacturing)

Traditional craft artisan who decorates the surface of ceramics using lacquer to apply gold powder or gold leaf.

Bent Wood Worker

Traditional craftsperson who softens wood with steam or heat and uses bent wood techniques to manufacture vessels, boxes, etc.

Masu Maker (Wooden)

Artisan who processes wood to manufacture masu used as measuring containers. Combines traditional techniques with precise handwork to pursue quality and texture.

Round Lacquerware Artisan

A traditional craft artisan who applies multiple layers of lacquer to round wooden vessels shaped from wood bases, finishing them through honing and polishing.

Misu Weaver (Bamboo-made)

Specialized occupation that weaves misu blinds using bamboo as the main material with traditional techniques.

Mizuhiki Product Manufacturer

A profession that handcrafts decorative cords and parts for betrothal gifts and gift decorations using mizuhiki as material.

Shrine Carpenter

Traditional craftsman who designs, constructs, repairs, and performs decorative carving on wood-frame structures for shrines, Buddhist temples, and similar religious architecture.

Straw Product Manufacturing Worker

A profession that manufactures products such as baskets and hats by braiding and shaping processing using straw as raw material.

Straw Hat Manufacturer

A profession that handcrafts hats using natural materials such as straw or water plants, from braiding to forming and finishing.

Straw Hat Body Maker

A manufacturing job that hand-weaves the main body of hats using straw as material, then shapes and finishes them.