Omika Jikaria
MBA admissions consultant and career coach with Tuck interviewing experience
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsIvy League and top schoolsCareer changeInterview coachingTech careersCareer clarity and purposeConfidence and self-esteemPurpose and directionLife transitions |
| Works with | Professionals and Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Life coach |
| Credentials | Certified yoga and meditation teacher; Certified holistic life coach; Reiki energy healing practitioner; Tuck School of Business MBA admissions interviewer |
Omika Jikaria is an MBA admissions consultant who also coaches career moves and life direction. She has conducted over 50 admissions interviews as an interviewer for Dartmouth Tuck and sits on the Tuck Admissions Committee. She has 10+ years of experience across tech, consulting, startups and nonprofits. She also worked as a founder at Purpose Built and now works at the AI startup Outset AI.
What Omika helps with
Omika helps people tell their own story for business school, a career change or thought leadership. She also coaches on personal goals and life direction.
- Preparing for MBA admissions interviews
- Finding and shaping a personal story for applications
- Making a career change or geographic move
- Breaking into AI careers
- Presenting ideas with clarity for thought leadership
- Reconnecting with personal strengths and goals
Who Omika works with
Omika works with professionals who are applying to business school or planning a career transition. She also works with people who want to build a clear personal story for thought leadership. Her offerings cover MBA coaching, career coaching, life coaching and breaking into AI careers.
Background and qualifications
Omika has 10+ years of experience across tech, consulting, startups and the nonprofit sector. She interviews MBA applicants for Dartmouth Tuck, has done over 50 interviews, and serves on the Tuck Admissions Committee. She spent 2021 to 2024 at Innosight, a growth and innovation consultancy. She now works in go-to-market at Outset AI.
Omika Jikaria pricing
Programs and services
- MBA admissions coaching
- Life coaching
- Break into AI careers coaching
- Career coaching
Omika Jikaria reviews
The CoachVouch take
Sits on the Tuck Admissions Committee and has interviewed over 50 MBA applicants for Dartmouth Tuck.
Best for MBA applicants and career changers who want help telling a clear personal story.
Common questions
How much does Omika Jikaria charge?
Coaching with Omika runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Omika Jikaria help with?
Omika Jikaria helps with preparing for MBA admissions interviews, finding and shaping a personal story for applications, making a career change or geographic move and breaking into AI careers.
Is Omika Jikaria certified?
Omika Jikaria lists: Certified yoga and meditation teacher; Certified holistic life coach; Reiki energy healing practitioner; Tuck School of Business MBA admissions interviewer.
Does Omika coach people who want to work in AI?
Yes. She offers a Break Into AI Careers category. She works in go-to-market at Outset AI, an AI startup.
How do I contact Omika Jikaria?
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