Increasing User Value through Professional Identity Profiles, Profile-based Connection Agents and Games

In this article authors present some improvements to profiles and knowledge management systems specialized in lifelong learning and career development that we believe are necessary in order to increase user value and motivation. First, authors reflect on the relevant information that should be provided in a “professional identity” profile in order to increase user value in the area of career development. Then social interaction is shown, in addition to solitary introspection, is necessary to provide users with the knowledge they need to make a career change. Authors also report on our exploration of agents and games that use profiles as a basis for connecting people.

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