Our mission
We are driven by our mission to help individuals discover a greater clarity of purpose and a flourishing drive of passion on whatever they go on to do with their lives. From increasing access to effective career development solutions for those who don’t have it, to guiding and developing those who do, we inspire the future workforce. Through the products, services and insights we deliver as an organization, we are helping individuals to become the best version of themselves.
Career decisions should be based on scientific assessments and an equally structured and scientifically curated post-assessment counselling mechanism.
Suitability of a particular career might also depend on aspects like socio-economic scenario, cultural and faith related factors, inherent talents etc., rather than just a person’s psychometric make-up.
In career assessment and planning process, a blend of both quantitative and qualitative methods should be used.
Participant-driven learning and decision making: Importance is given to strengthening the career selector’s abilities and skills to take responsibility for career development.
The role of the career guidance practitioner is to guide and create an environment for career discovery.
Comprehensive resources and advanced tools for career planning and development: An exhaustive career library framework and various other tools that make the process easier, effortless and also accessible to larger
sections of society.
Every individual is unique and hence they should be handled differently. Learn why Hikewise’s personalized and holistic career guidance approach is path breaking in this field.
In our country, we don’t have a culture of systematic career guidance and hence most students are not receiving any career planning related help at all. And even for the small section of students who are fortunate enough to receive a little, they do get it from incompetent sources or through group sessions where there is no scope to afford any importance to the specific problems that each student faces.
We believe that our country deserves much better in a very important field like career guidance which has a direct impact on how its future generations would shape up. And this belief is what has motivated us to create the highly scientific Hikewise mechanism which is designed to work at a personalised level for each individual and successfully provides a proper solution to their problems and requirements that are completely unique.
What makes our mechanism work is its holistic approach which is not just limited to psychometric traits but takes into consideration multiple other factors that are important in an individual’s career development process. These factors include their socio-economic background, past academic performance, leadership and other organisational skills, talents in specific fields, religious and cultural background and also the parent’s perspective about the individual.
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Learn more about how Hikewise eliminates the influence of human biases in the career development process by combining the power of machine learning and AI with the competence of highly skilled and well trained individuals.
From the very start, we knew that if we were to build a career development mechanism that yields good results, it would be a one where structured application of human intelligence is supported by a scientific and objective approach that comes without the baggage of biases and prejudices. And standing today, we are indeed proud of what we have achieved.
Our advanced mechanism borne out of extensive research successfully eliminates the influence of human biases using state of the art techniques like machine learning and artificial intelligence. And through our career development executive (CDE) training program, we have been able to produce highly skilled individuals who are well trained and equipped to effectively use such a mechanism.
Adding a further note, we see this CDE training program as our humble answer to the country’s acute shortage of able career development professionals. Statistics say that we are at least half a million short. Through our training program executed by eminent psychologists and industry experts through both online and offline channels, we intend to develop properly trained career development facilitators who can go on to serve our country’s growing needs.
Now, we have a built a unique mechanism but what purpose does it serve if it is not easily accessible to everyone who is in need of it..! Fortunately the advancements in technology and connectivity has helped us to solve this last piece of the puzzle as well. Our entire mechanism is offered through a robust dashboard that works on low-bandwidth internet connections as well, making it easily available even in the most rural parts of our country.
But all of this doesn’t make us complacent as we continuously strive to innovate wherever possible by adapting to the opportunities provided by newer and newer technological advancements as they come.
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In the sea of content that the internet represents, people find it very challenging to obtain quality information about something as dynamic as career fields. Lean how Hikewise decodes this challenge.
In the sea of content that the internet represents, people find it very challenging to obtain quality information about something as dynamic as career fields. Many a time, filtering out what is exactly needed becomes impossible as the information available is either below par in terms of quality or is completely spread and unorganised.
Having sensed the immense amount of value it can provide to young students if such quality information is made available to them at the right time, we took it upon us to make clear provisions in our mechanism that cater to this very important problem. Through our mechanism, each individual is offered a well defined set of resources that is not just limited to quality career information but is a multidimensional mix of various online and offline solutions that help them with their unique aspirations and requirements.
But seeing the bigger picture, we have decided to offer a general version of this set of comprehensive career related resources which will be accessible to everyone through our website. We do this through multiples channels like the Hikewise blog, guides and an upcoming career library that can very well be called India’s best.
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Learn more about how Hikewise is planning to create a long lasting change through intelligent associations with other stakeholders in the domain.
In our country, 85% of its students are deeply concerned about their options for higher education but an abysmal proportion of 92% don't get even the tiniest form of career related guidance from their schools. The country is surely in need of a pathbreaking intervention. But in a place as vast and diverse as India, bringing about a change of the stature that we are intending to make is by no means a simple task.
We understand that any far-reaching and long lasting change can only be made through intelligent associations with other stakeholders in the domain. And in this regard, we work along with schools and colleges around the country and help them inculcate a consistent career planning culture by setting up initiatives like career development cells in each institution.
We also provide an analytics driven platform to these institutions which aids them in making effective organisational decisions by taking meaningful insights about the what exactly their students are in need of.
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A dream of a bright future where everyone is able to achieve their full potential breaking through all societal barriers is what unites us. Learn more about the Hikewise team.
The beginnings of our firm root back to one of the most premier institutions in the country, IIT Kharagpur. The place, where some of the best brains of the country are indulged in many exciting discussions about the most path-breaking ideas, offered the perfect backdrop for a bunch of like-minded and passionate individuals to bond over a shared dream. We had gone on to work together and involve in various social causes aimed at alleviating the disparities in the economic strata of the communities around the campus.
These enlightening experiences helped us realize that the root cause of all the pervasive socio-economic variance in India is the lack of a professionally structured and effective education methodology that is inclusive of everyone. And the dream was born, the dream of a bright future where everyone is able to achieve their full potential breaking through all societal barriers and other impediments.
And after some years, armed with the experiences and insights gained from working in multifarious domains and the most advanced research facilities across the world, we brought about a team of quality educators, industry experts and talented technologists under the brand of Hikewise and started to work towards achieving this challenging yet exciting dream.
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We believe that every individual independent of their financial or social condition should have access to education of the highest quality. Learn more about Hikewise’s initiatives.
Our vision is a reinvented educational ecosystem where no reason, financial or social, hinders a person from their access to educational resources of the highest quality. We believe that the first and foremost step in turning this vision into action is bringing about proper awareness at the grassroot level on the importance of making wise choices in education and how not to lose track. We are conducting multiple activities, classes and webinars that work towards bringing this very important aim to fruition.
And to make our unique Hikewise mechanism available to people who might not have access to such systems due to different reasons, we have been associating with multiple NGOs around the country. We are looking forward to associating with more like minded NGOs, community based organisations and government bodies in the future so that we together can bring about a revolutionary change in our nation's career development ecosystem.
To stay true to our vision, we also offer an Hikewise Payment Waiver Program through which anyone from any part of the country can make use of our mechanism completely free of cost if they are unable to afford it.
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Muhammed Riyas
Mr. Muhammed Riyas M, our Chief Psychologist and Career Coach has been with us for a long time and any student or parent who has attended his Hikewise post-assessment counselling sessions will not forget him for his witty demeanour and insightful suggestions. A master at handling any career related queries or confusions and having conducted more than 650 training programs on career guidance, psychological topics and skill development, he is a product of Jamia Millia Islamia and a member of the International Association for Youth Mental Health and the Indian Association of Positive Psychology. After completing his M.A. in psychology from JMI Delhi, he went on to complete his M.Phil in Psychology from Periyar University.
T P Jawad
Mr. T P Jawad is a stalwart in his own right and a well-renowned clinical psychologist who has continuously associated with various governmental institutions including the Government of Kerala on multiple fronts. A member of our psychometric research committee and also our consulting educational psychologist, he is a very experienced trainer who has handled multiple training sessions with students and parents on adolescence issues and challenges. Being a research buff and someone who is deeply into the field of psychology, his areas of expertise lie in adult psychiatry, neuropsychology, family therapy, and psychometric testing. He had completed his M.Phil in Clinical psychology from SARS, Andhra Pradesh and his M.Sc in psychology from Bharathiar University.
Sabreena K M
A veteran educator, and an empathetic and caring mentor, Sabreena K Maliyakkal is someone known for her humane approach and a “Give it all you have got!” attitude. With more than 24 years of experience in the education sector and having served as the headmistress at FAIPS Kuwait (a branch of Delhi Public School), and teaching stints at Somerville School (Noida) and Hamdard Public School, New Delhi, she does know the field in and out. Her vast academic background includes a B.Sc and M.Sc in Physics from the University of Calicut, a B.Ed in Physics from Annamalai University, and a PGDCA from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
Mohasin V
An eclectic individual who doesn’t hesitate to challenge lazy assumptions and any conventional wisdom untied with reality, Mohasin is someone characterized by his genuine interest to help others utilize their potential to the fullest. A three-time state level badminton champion and a Level 1 assistant coach accredited by Badminton England, he has always ensured that his academic pursuits never pulled him down from following his passion for sports. Before completing his M.Sc in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology from Bangor University, UK in 2017, he did his bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology from Amity University, Noida.
Varada Avanoor
A research-oriented academic who specialises on the issues of learning difficulties and special education needs in young students, Varada is someone who has understood that her true calling is the field of psychology from a very young age itself. Being the dedicated and ambitious self she is, Varada has undergone multiple training courses in the areas of cognitive behavioural therapy, perspectives of neuropsychology, and gender studies and has published a research paper in the International Journal of Indian Psychology. Her educational background includes an M.Sc in Applied Psychology and a B.Sc in Psychology from the famous PSG College of Arts and Science in Coimbatore.
Rahma Sulthana
A highly enthusiastic and ambitious individual with an earnest desire to actively participate in the causes of social justice and human dignity, Rahma is someone who continuously wields her pen and raises her voice against the subjugation of the subaltern sections of the society under the pretext of misconceived prejudices. Being a practicing psychologist and having worked with a diverse range of students and parents with varying socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, she has been able to develop a deep understanding about the exact nature of the type of interventions and guidance that the modern-day youngster is in need of. Her educational background includes an M.Sc in Applied Psychology from Periyar University, Salem and a B.Sc in Psychology from Kannur University.
Hanan Parveen
An organizational psychologist by profession and an ornithology geek at heart, Hanan Parveen is someone who will always meet you with a pleasant face and has an exceptional ability to quickly build rapport with anyone. Her experience of having worked with multiple organizations in the middle east and the exposure that she has been able to gain during her studies in Delhi have helped Hanan to develop an extensive understanding about the emotional, cognitive, and social determinants of human behaviour from a multicultural context. Before completing her M.A. in Applied Psychology with a specialisation in organizational behaviour from Jamia Millia Islamia Delhi, she did her bachelor’s in Commerce from the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala.
Anupama V
With an unrelenting love for engaging with avenues that offer a space for interacting with people from different backgrounds, Anupama is indeed a person of multiple talents. Having a keen eye for social causes and being deeply interested in the politics and the representation equation of marginalized communities, she takes our vision of making “quality education accessible to all” to her heart. A product of the University of Hyderabad and a postgraduate in comparative literature, she boasts of a track record of excellence replete with achievements in the fields of literature and theatre.
Neesiya Amees
A natural and gifted leader and a possessor of impeccable organizational skills, Neesiya has always nurtured an ardent desire to guide budding students to help them take a virtuous and merited turn in life. Being the Career Psychology enthusiast she is, she makes it a point not to miss any opportunity to hone her skills in the field and is currently in the final stages of completing her M.A. in Psychology from IGNOU. Before turning her focus to counselling and psychology, she had completed a BBA from Farook College, University of Calicut in 2008 and an MBA in HR and Marketing from KMCT School of Business in 2012.
Fathima Abdul Azeez
A multi talented individual who deeply loves her subject of physics, Fathima Abdul Azeez should deservingly be called an “achiever all the way” for making it a habit to be the topper in whatever area she has tried her hand at. Having served as the national coordinator at the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation, Fathima has been able to closely involve with a lot of students coming from varying socio-economic backgrounds belonging to different parts of the country and it has helped her to gain a clear perspective of the challenges that an average Indian student faces. She has completed her M.Sc in Physics from the Ethiraj College for Women after doing her B.Sc in Physics from the prestigious Madras Christian College.
Mohammed Ashik
A passionate and committed individual who fosters a deep desire to contribute towards the development of the social and education sectors of the country, Ashik is a multifaceted person who writes occasional poems and an expert martial arts practitioner who gives karate training to students. Having associated with multiple NGOs around the country which work towards the emancipation of the financially backward and underprivileged sections of the society, Ashik has been able to develop a deeper and critical understanding of the importance of quality education in the remedial action to the backwardness of communities. He is a product of the prestigious Azim Premji University, Bangalore where he pursued his M.A. in Development after completing his B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Calicut.
Muhammed Riyas
Mr. Muhammed Riyas M, our Chief Psychologist and Career Coach has been with us for a long time and any student or parent who has attended his Hikewise post-assessment counselling sessions will not forget him for his witty demeanour and insightful suggestions. A master at handling any career related queries or confusions and having conducted more than 650 training programs on career guidance, psychological topics and skill development, he is a product of Jamia Millia Islamia and a member of the International Association for Youth Mental Health and the Indian Association of Positive Psychology. After completing his M.A. in psychology from JMI Delhi, he went on to complete his M.Phil in Psychology from Periyar University.
T P Jawad
Mr. T P Jawad is a stalwart in his own right and a well-renowned clinical psychologist who has continuously associated with various governmental institutions including the Government of Kerala on multiple fronts. A member of our psychometric research committee and also our consulting educational psychologist, he is a very experienced trainer who has handled multiple training sessions with students and parents on adolescence issues and challenges. Being a research buff and someone who is deeply into the field of psychology, his areas of expertise lie in adult psychiatry, neuropsychology, family therapy, and psychometric testing. He had completed his M.Phil in Clinical psychology from SARS, Andhra Pradesh and his M.Sc in psychology from Bharathiar University.
Sabreena K M
A veteran educator, and an empathetic and caring mentor, Sabreena K Maliyakkal is someone known for her humane approach and a “Give it all you have got!” attitude. With more than 24 years of experience in the education sector and having served as the headmistress at FAIPS Kuwait (a branch of Delhi Public School), and teaching stints at Somerville School (Noida) and Hamdard Public School, New Delhi, she does know the field in and out. Her vast academic background includes a B.Sc and M.Sc in Physics from the University of Calicut, a B.Ed in Physics from Annamalai University, and a PGDCA from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
Mohasin V
An eclectic individual who doesn’t hesitate to challenge lazy assumptions and any conventional wisdom untied with reality, Mohasin is someone characterized by his genuine interest to help others utilize their potential to the fullest. A three-time state level badminton champion and a Level 1 assistant coach accredited by Badminton England, he has always ensured that his academic pursuits never pulled him down from following his passion for sports. Before completing his M.Sc in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology from Bangor University, UK in 2017, he did his bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology from Amity University, Noida.
Varada Avanoor
A research-oriented academic who specialises on the issues of learning difficulties and special education needs in young students, Varada is someone who has understood that her true calling is the field of psychology from a very young age itself. Being the dedicated and ambitious self she is, Varada has undergone multiple training courses in the areas of cognitive behavioural therapy, perspectives of neuropsychology, and gender studies and has published a research paper in the International Journal of Indian Psychology. Her educational background includes an M.Sc in Applied Psychology and a B.Sc in Psychology from the famous PSG College of Arts and Science in Coimbatore.
Rahma Sulthana
A highly enthusiastic and ambitious individual with an earnest desire to actively participate in the causes of social justice and human dignity, Rahma is someone who continuously wields her pen and raises her voice against the subjugation of the subaltern sections of the society under the pretext of misconceived prejudices. Being a practicing psychologist and having worked with a diverse range of students and parents with varying socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, she has been able to develop a deep understanding about the exact nature of the type of interventions and guidance that the modern-day youngster is in need of. Her educational background includes an M.Sc in Applied Psychology from Periyar University, Salem and a B.Sc in Psychology from Kannur University.
Hanan Parveen
An organizational psychologist by profession and an ornithology geek at heart, Hanan Parveen is someone who will always meet you with a pleasant face and has an exceptional ability to quickly build rapport with anyone. Her experience of having worked with multiple organizations in the middle east and the exposure that she has been able to gain during her studies in Delhi have helped Hanan to develop an extensive understanding about the emotional, cognitive, and social determinants of human behaviour from a multicultural context. Before completing her M.A. in Applied Psychology with a specialisation in organizational behaviour from Jamia Millia Islamia Delhi, she did her bachelor’s in Commerce from the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala.
Anupama V
With an unrelenting love for engaging with avenues that offer a space for interacting with people from different backgrounds, Anupama is indeed a person of multiple talents. Having a keen eye for social causes and being deeply interested in the politics and the representation equation of marginalized communities, she takes our vision of making “quality education accessible to all” to her heart. A product of the University of Hyderabad and a postgraduate in comparative literature, she boasts of a track record of excellence replete with achievements in the fields of literature and theatre.
Neesiya Amees
A natural and gifted leader and a possessor of impeccable organizational skills, Neesiya has always nurtured an ardent desire to guide budding students to help them take a virtuous and merited turn in life. Being the Career Psychology enthusiast she is, she makes it a point not to miss any opportunity to hone her skills in the field and is currently in the final stages of completing her M.A. in Psychology from IGNOU. Before turning her focus to counselling and psychology, she had completed a BBA from Farook College, University of Calicut in 2008 and an MBA in HR and Marketing from KMCT School of Business in 2012.
Fathima Abdul Azeez
A multi talented individual who deeply loves her subject of physics, Fathima Abdul Azeez should deservingly be called an “achiever all the way” for making it a habit to be the topper in whatever area she has tried her hand at. Having served as the national coordinator at the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation, Fathima has been able to closely involve with a lot of students coming from varying socio-economic backgrounds belonging to different parts of the country and it has helped her to gain a clear perspective of the challenges that an average Indian student faces. She has completed her M.Sc in Physics from the Ethiraj College for Women after doing her B.Sc in Physics from the prestigious Madras Christian College.
Mohammed Ashik
A passionate and committed individual who fosters a deep desire to contribute towards the development of the social and education sectors of the country, Ashik is a multifaceted person who writes occasional poems and an expert martial arts practitioner who gives karate training to students. Having associated with multiple NGOs around the country which work towards the emancipation of the financially backward and underprivileged sections of the society, Ashik has been able to develop a deeper and critical understanding of the importance of quality education in the remedial action to the backwardness of communities. He is a product of the prestigious Azim Premji University, Bangalore where he pursued his M.A. in Development after completing his B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Calicut.
