Overview
Quick Job Switcher enhances JobTread's built-in job switcher (J+S) with two powerful improvements: keyboard-driven selection and a resizable sidebar that remembers your preferences. Search for a job, press Enter to select it and close the sidebar - all without touching your mouse.
What This Feature Adds
JobTread already has a job switcher that opens with the J+S keyboard shortcut. Quick Job Switcher enhances it with:
- Enter to Select - Press Enter to select the highlighted job AND close the sidebar automatically
- Resizable Sidebar - Drag the edge of the sidebar to make it wider or narrower
- Size Memory - Your preferred sidebar width is saved and restored every time you open it
Getting Started
Prerequisites
- JT Power Tools extension installed in Chrome
- Active Essential license or higher
- Access to JobTread
Enabling the Feature
- Click the JT Power Tools extension icon in your Chrome toolbar
- Locate the "Quick Job Switcher" toggle (marked with Essential badge)
- Toggle it ON - the switch will turn blue
- Navigate to any JobTread page
- Press J + S to open the job switcher
How to Use
Keyboard Selection
The main enhancement is the ability to select a job and close the sidebar with a single keystroke:
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Open the Switcher
Press J + S (JobTread's built-in shortcut)
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Search for a Job
Type to filter the job list - JobTread's search is automatically focused
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Press Enter
Hit Enter to select the highlighted job AND close the sidebar
Before vs After
Without this feature: You search for a job, then have to click on it, and the sidebar stays open.
With this feature: Search, press Enter, done! The job is selected and the sidebar closes automatically.
Resizable Sidebar
Customize the sidebar width to fit your workflow:
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Open the Switcher
Press J + S
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Find the Edge
Hover your mouse over the left edge of the sidebar - your cursor will change to a resize cursor
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Drag to Resize
Click and drag left to make it wider, or right to make it narrower
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Release
Let go when you're happy with the size - it's automatically saved!
Size Memory
Your preferred sidebar width is remembered across sessions:
- Resize the sidebar once to your preferred width
- Close the sidebar
- Next time you open it, it will be exactly the same width
- Works across browser sessions - your preference persists
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut |
Function |
Source |
| J + S |
Open job switcher |
JobTread (built-in) |
| Enter |
Select job and close sidebar |
JT Power Tools |
| Escape |
Close sidebar without selecting |
JobTread (built-in) |
| ↑ ↓ |
Navigate through results |
JobTread (built-in) |
Common Use Cases
Power User Workflow
For users who switch between jobs frequently:
- Keep your hands on the keyboard the entire time
- J+S → type search → Enter - all in one fluid motion
- No need to reach for the mouse to click on the job
Wide Sidebar for Long Job Names
If your jobs have long names that get cut off:
- Resize the sidebar wider to see full job names
- Your wider preference is saved for next time
- Easier to find the right job when names are visible
Narrow Sidebar to See More Content
If you want to see more of the main content while browsing jobs:
- Resize the sidebar narrower
- Still functional, just more compact
- Great for smaller screens or split-screen workflows
Troubleshooting
Enter Key Not Working
Solution:
- Verify Quick Job Switcher is enabled in the extension popup
- Make sure a job is highlighted in the search results
- Try refreshing the JobTread page
- Check that your Essential license is active
Sidebar Size Not Saving
Solution:
- Make sure the feature is enabled
- Check that the extension has storage permissions
- Try resizing again and waiting a moment before closing
Can't Resize Sidebar
Solution:
- Make sure you're hovering over the left edge of the sidebar
- Look for the resize cursor (horizontal double arrow)
- The feature may need the page to be refreshed after enabling
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