Workshop employment × Weaknesses: Communication Skills
Jobs with Less Dialogue and More Individual Work
This collection features jobs that may suit those who prefer to work independently or utilize expertise rather than through dialogue.
The need for communication varies greatly by occupation. While some jobs require constant conversation, others value quietly developing specialized knowledge and skills and demonstrating results. Additionally, some roles involve working with small groups or specific individuals, while others can be completed entirely independently.
What matters is finding an environment where you can interact in ways that suit you. Not being comfortable with dialogue can also be channeled into concentration and deepening expertise. The jobs introduced here offer possibilities to leverage such strengths.
35 jobs found.
Amigasa maker
An amigasa maker is a craftsperson who weaves natural materials such as straw and bamboo splints to create traditional amigasa hats. The process from material selection, weaving, to finishing is performed entirely by hand.
Seal Engraver
Specialist who engraves letters or designs on materials such as metal, wood, and rubber to manufacture seals, printing plates for prints, industrial stamps, etc.
Karakami mounter
Artisan who uses karakami—Japanese paper dyed or embossed using traditional techniques—to perform mounting on fusuma, wallpaper, etc.
Karuta card manufacturer
Karuta card manufacturers are artisans who produce karuta using traditional washi paper and printing techniques.
Leather Bag Tailor
Artisan who cuts and sews leather materials to tailor bags and bag-like products. Requires precise manual processes and finishing techniques.
Kikori (kikouri) Edge Worker
Traditional woodworker who accurately cuts and adheres fabric or leather edging materials to kikori (wooden or bamboo storage containers), enhancing decoration and strength.
Kiseru manufacturing worker
Kiseru manufacturing workers are artisans who produce the traditional smoking pipe known as kiseru. They combine metalworking and bamboo processing techniques to perform cutting, polishing, assembly, and decoration of materials in an integrated manner, creating beautiful and functional products.
Kirikane (Kiri) Craftsman
Kirikane craftsmen are traditional Japanese artisans who use gold leaf or gold mud to apply delicate patterns to Buddhist statues, fusuma paintings, mandala diagrams, and more.
Shoe Last Inserter
Artisan who uses shoe lasts (wooden forms) for mold replacement, fine adjustments, and finishing work. Handles a crucial process that greatly affects the shape and comfort of the finished product.
Knitting Needle Manufacturing Worker (Bamboo)
An occupation that manufactures knitting needles by processing bamboo material.