Lost your job? Unemployment comes with a lot of rules, and missing one can cost you benefits. got work? walks you through applying, reminds you to file every week, and logs the job search your state wants proof of. Then it helps you find your next job.
Download got work?Free. Works in every US state, plus DC, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
What it does
Helps you file for unemployment
Tells you which state to file with, what to gather, and what happens next.
Keeps your claim on track
Reminds you when it's time to file your weekly claim, and asks about any pay you need to report.
Tracks your job search
Logs every job you apply for: where, when, who, and what happened. Ready if your state asks for proof.
Counts for you
Checks your week against your state's job search rules and tells you exactly what's left.
Finds jobs that fit
Searches for roles that match what you want, and tells you why each one fits.
Sharpens your resume
You write it in your own words. It helps you make it clear, one section at a time.
How it works
- It gets to know you. It asks one question at a time, starting with your resume. What kind of work, what pay, where.
- It reads your state's rules. Every time, straight from your state's official website. It shows you the page so you can check. If your state's site can't be read, it tells you and helps you find the answer.
- It works with you each week. Job leads, your log, your weekly claim. It can check in each morning if you want it to.
- You stay in charge. It never applies for jobs, files your claim, or sends anything for you. It gets you ready. You do it.
This skill never sends your information to me or anyone else. Read it yourself.
- It's plain written instructions. No code.
- It never sends anything to me or any other website.
- Your notes and job log stay with you.
- It never asks for your Social Security number, bank details, or passwords. You type those into your state's website yourself.
Anthropic (the company that makes Claude) and your email provider still handle your data under their own privacy policies, like any time you use them.
Set it up in Claude
About 5 minutes. Use a computer for setup. After that it works in the Claude app on your phone too.
- Download the skill. Click Download got work?. Don't open or unzip the file.
- Sign in to Claude. Go to claude.ai. A free account works.
- Turn on file creation. Click your name, then Settings, then Capabilities. Turn on Code execution and file creation. (It may be called Create and edit files.)
- Open Skills. Go to Customize, then Skills.
- Upload it. Click +, then Create skill, then Upload a skill. Pick the
got-work.zipfile you downloaded. - Make sure it's on. got work? shows up in your list. Check that its switch is on.
- Start. Open a new chat and type: I just lost my job. Can you help me?
Menu names change sometimes. If you can't find a step, see Anthropic's guide: Use skills in Claude.
Questions
Does it work with ChatGPT?
It's built for Claude. ChatGPT is testing skills that use the same file format, but right now they're mostly for work accounts, and some features like daily check-ins may not work the same way.
Does it cost anything?
The skill is free. It works with a free Claude account. Some features, like daily check-ins, depend on what your Claude plan includes.
Is this legal advice?
No. got work? isn't connected to any state agency. Your state's answer always wins. Double-check before you certify your weekly claim.