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.

114 jobs found.

Wood Inlay (Inlay) Craftsman

Craftsman who embeds different materials into the wood surface to decorate with patterns and designs.

Woodblock Printmaker

Traditional printing occupation that applies pigments to woodblocks for woodblock prints, manually prints on washi paper, and handles multi-color printing, etc.

Monkiri worker (cutting backing threads of patterned fabrics)

Artisan who manually cuts off the backing threads of patterned fabrics and finishes them.

Reed Screen Maker

Artisan who weaves traditional sunshades (yoshizu) using reeds (ashi). Manufactures products that are installed outdoors to soften sunlight.

Alteration Specialist (Menswear)

An artisan who performs size adjustments, repairs, remakes, etc., on menswear to optimize clothing according to the customer's body shape and needs.

Lettering

Lettering is a technical profession that designs and draws letters beautifully, using hand-drawing or painting to expressively render text on signboards, advertisements, packages, and more.

Candle decorator

Artisan who manually applies patterns and decorations to candles.

Rope manufacturer (straw-made)

A profession that manufactures ropes and cords using straw as raw material. Involves manual processes from material selection, drying, twisting, to finishing.

Rosashi Embroiderer

Traditional craft technician who embroiders patterns on thin silk fabric called 'ro'.

Wagasa Painter

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