I am trying to create an approval workflow in SPD 2013 with a 2 step process using customize list ;  first when the new list item is created it gets sent to line manager for Recommendation, then depending on recommendation\reject it then gets sent to the CEO for approval.  The Lis (or List data) needs to be visible at each stage and able to be rejected at each stage, with a notification and email sent to the form creator at each stage of approval.

I am following this link for Creating Custom List Workflows but its contain for single step approval.

https://www.webucator.com/tutorial/advanced-microsoft-sharepoint/creating-custom-workflows-with-sharepoint-designer-2013.cfm

I am getting very lost with all the possible solutions for the above, does anyone have a straight forward how-to.

Any advise suggestions would be greatly appreciated as I am fairly new to SharePoint Designer

This can be achieved with OOTB workflow as well. Please see below links :

http://www.sharepoint-journey.com/two-level-approval-workflow-in-sharepoint-2013.html

http://blog.incworx.com/blog/who-is-the-best-chicago-sharepoint-firm/creating-an-approval-workflow-for-sharepoint-2013

Hi,

According to your description, I think you want to create a Two-Step Approval workflow.

Please follow the steps below:

If there is any problem, feel free to reply back.

Best Regards,
Lisa Chen