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.

Tengujōshi Papermaker

Artisan who manufactures tengujōshi, a traditional Japanese thin paper.

Rattan, willow, grass, and vine product manufacturer

Craftsman who weaves and assembles baskets, furniture, decorations, etc., using plant materials such as rattan, bamboo, willow, grass, and vines.

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.

Ceramic Overglaze Decorator

A manufacturing job involving skilled craftsmanship that draws patterns or designs on pre-fired ceramics using overglaze pigments or gold and silver colors, then refires them to apply decorations.

Ceramic prototype maker

Artisan who creates prototypes (models) used in ceramic manufacturing with clay, wax, and other materials.

Ceramic Handmade Forming Worker

A profession that forms clay using hand-building or potter's wheel to manufacture greenware for ceramics.

Rattan Furniture Manufacturing Worker

A profession that manufactures furniture such as chairs and tables using rattan materials, from frame forming and weaving to painting and finishing, all in an integrated process.

Watch Band Manufacturer (Leather)

Artisan who manufactures watch bands using leather materials, performing cutting through sewing, dyeing, and finishing in an integrated process.

Birdcage maker (bamboo)

Occupation of manufacturing birdcages using bamboo as material. Performs processes from bamboo selection, splitting, weaving, to finishing by hand. Produces high-quality craft items using traditional techniques and handcrafting.

Glue Applier (Joinery)

Artisan who uses traditional woodworking techniques with glue (nikawa) to bond and assemble components of joinery furniture and wooden products.