The prior assignment with AI as a career coach provided useful assistance to recognize information I previously did not know. I am still not familiar with legal technology such as Westlaw. Thanks to AI, I was able to know legal tech platforms to go by and research more about. As I get closer to graduating, I want to know what to put into my portfolio which is where Bard comes to place.
To start the questioning about what to put into my portfolio I wanted to see an example of what an entry-level paralegal portfolio will look like. I chose “will” because I wanted to be given an orderly format to go by.
The Result Received With the First Prompt:
I am beginning to envision my portfolio with the information given from Bard. I believe the Table of Contents is important to use because it will help me be organized.
The second question revolved around the fact that I am majoring in English. I believe with all the information previously given I wanted to know if there are any key component tips to use.
Second Question for Portfolio:
I appreciated that the response became personalized based on my major. Additional questions that I asked Bard from the second question was “What do you mean by tailoring my portfolio to the audience?” to which it responded:
Another question was advice for my resume based on my major and work experience as a Library Assistant:
What I learned:
I learned that starting a portfolio will be intricate when you don’t know where to start. I see that AI can be a useful tool for recent graduates and it can help you see what information you’re missing. One thing I haven’t focused on was tailoring my portfolio to my audience. Every piece of information I use for my portfolio or resume can be analyzed and proposed for a reason which is why I want others to look over my portfolio. I am also more aware that the details matter and any piece of work I use for my portfolio should be thought of carefully. I am learning the importance of presentations as well when it comes to extracurricular activities to put in my portfolio and that they do make a difference. One thing that stays in my mind is the importance of marketing yourself and professionalism, which can demonstrate coherence.
What I plan to do next:
I plan on fixing my resume since I’ve been holding off on it. I plan on working on the table of contents and looking for volunteer opportunities. I already have been looking for volunteer work in the legal field but since I work, I need to find the time to do it. I also plan on deciding which work from previous courses I want to put into my portfolio. I am gearing towards setting up the portfolio and thankful that I have an idea of what to add. Another thing is networking which will bring opportunities and guide me to my next step. I need to visit Georgia State’s College of Law and ask questions regarding internships or valuable tips.
