--- title: Step by Step Guide to finding your dream role... description: Where do you start when looking for a new job? Our step by step guide to finding your dream role takes you through the preparation phase of your job search image: https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/shutterstock_251176591.jpg --- - [Upload CV](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/#) - [Work For Us](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/about-us/work-for-us/) - [Leeds : 0113 367 2880](tel:0113%20367%202880) - [Manchester : 0161 661 4421](tel:0161%20661%204421) [](https://www.facebook.com/LucyWalkerRecruitment/) [](https://twitter.com/lucywalkerrec) [](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lucy-walker-recruitment) [](https://www.instagram.com/lucy_walker_recruitment/) [](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TzO-yhHVawy5g7_a2OcQw) [![Lucy Walker Recruitment](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/Lucy%20Walker%20Recruitment%20January2018%20Theme/images/lwr-25th-anno.jpg)](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/) - [Home](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/) - [About Us](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/#) - [Our Story](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/about-us/our-story/) - [Our Services](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/about-us/services/) - [Visions & Values](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/about-us/visions-and-values/) - [LWR by Numbers](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/about-us/lwr-by-numbers/) - [Meet The Team](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/about-us/meet-the-team/) - [Work For Us](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/about-us/work-for-us/) - [Specialisms](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/#) - [View All](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/specialisms/) - [Customer Service](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/specialisms/customer-service/) - [Graduate](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/specialisms/graduate/) - [Human Resources](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/specialisms/human-resources/) - [Legal Services](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/specialisms/legal-services/) - [Management](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/specialisms/management/) - [Office Support](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/specialisms/office-support/) - [PA/EA](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/specialisms/pa-ea/) - [Sales & Marketing](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/specialisms/sales-marketing/) - [Supply Chain, Procurement & Logistics](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/specialisms/supply-chain/) - [Clients](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/#) - [How We Work](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/clients/) - [10 Reasons Why LWR](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/employers/10-reasons-why-lwr/) - [Engage](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/employers/engage/) - [Case Studies](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/clients/case-studies/) - [Testimonials](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/clients/testimonials/) - [Service Charter](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/clients/service-charter/) - [Downloads](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/clients/downloads/) - [Candidates](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/#) - [How We Work](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/candidates/) - [Testimonials](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/candidates/testimonials/) - [Service Charter](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/candidates/service-charter/) - [Downloads](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/candidates/downloads/) - [Refer a Friend](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/candidates/refer-a-friend/) - [Jobs](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/jobs/) - [Insights](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/#) - [Blog](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com) - [Reports & Guides](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/reports-guides/) - [Get in Touch](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/get-in-touch/) # Step by Step Guide to finding your dream role... - [Home](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/) - Step by Step Guide to finding your dream role... [![](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/shutterstock_251176591.jpg)](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/step-by-step-guide-to-finding-your-dream-role) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) At Lucy Walker Recruitment we have supported thousands of candidates at varying stages of their career in finding their next dream role! Even for those who have had several roles and been through the recruitment process on more than one occasion, committing to a new job search is always daunting and often a struggle of where to start! No matter what stage of your career you find yourself in, if you are considering a potential move, here are our top tips on what you need to do now… ### **Research and Planning** Before you embark on a new job search, you need to ask yourself some questions to find out why you’re looking, and what you are looking for specifically. For example:  - What type of roles will you consider? - What location or type of working pattern are you wanting? - What type of company would you like to work for? - What salary ranges will you consider? - What is most important to you in finding a new role? ![shutterstock_414963955](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_414963955.jpg?width=566&name=shutterstock_414963955.jpg)   Our Career Checklist is a great starting point to help you reflect on where you are with your career now, as well as where you want to be going forward. Download our [Career Checklist](https://info.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/career-checklist-download-page-0-1) here.   ### **Update your CV** Before engaging with a recruiter or applying for new roles, it is essential you update your CV to include all your recent experience, achievements and qualifications. Your CV is your chance to get yourself in front of a potential employer, so to stand out from other candidates, you need to make sure your CV is first class! If you are keen to enhance your CV, [get in touch](mailto:lucyw@lucywalkerrecruitment.com) to receive our CV Masterclass support.   ### **Engage with a Recruiter** Engaging with a recruiter is a great way to support you through your job search and securing a new role. They will be able to highlight roles that may not be visible elsewhere, as well as having the opportunity to speak with clients about your experience, without solely relying on a CV submission. Many candidates believe it’s wise to engage with multiple recruiters, but we encourage candidates to work with a recruiter exclusively, or potentially one or two. A lot of recruiters work on the same roles so it may result in duplicate job search and role submission without reaping any benefit for you as a candidate. Working with a recruiter exclusively will help build a strong relationship and trust that they will support and guide you every step of the way. ![shutterstock_279567446](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_279567446.jpg?width=487&name=shutterstock_279567446.jpg)   ### **Personal Development** Building your skills, knowledge and expertise will benefit your job search and give you a competitive edge to other candidates who are not focused on development. Think about the skillset required for the types of roles you are keen to put yourself forward for, what course can you enrol on? What qualifications could support your career path? There are so many educational and developmental resources available online, many of which are free. By expanding your knowledge and continuing to learn, it will put you in a great position when finding a new role.   ### **Personal Branding** Think about your personal brand and how you can build your presence online. If you haven’t already got a LinkedIn profile, get one! It’s the largest professional networking platform for building connections and also a great aid to support your job search. A potential employer or recruiter will likely view your profile as part of the recruitment process. What does your profile say about you? Think about your brand, your value and what you can bring to individuals or an employer. Update your LinkedIn profile so that it reflects your CV and your personality. Engage with conversations on the platform and be visible, show you have valuable input across industry or work-based topics.   ### **Preparation and Building Confidence** Finally, think about the interview stage and make sure you are fully prepared for any upcoming interviews. Do your research on companies, job specifications and practice common interview scenarios and potential questions you may be asked. Sufficient preparation and research, alongside confidence in yourself will put you in a prime position for interview!   By working through these steps, you'll bring yourself closer to securing your next dream role!   ![shutterstock_410500945 (1)](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_410500945%20(1).jpg?width=539&name=shutterstock_410500945%20(1).jpg)   ### Can We Help? We have placed and filled over [100,000 temp and permanent assignments](http://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/about-us/lwr-by-numbers/) over the last 30 years so have a range of techniques, ideas and platforms which could help you. Why not call us on 0113 367 2880 to have a conversation with one of our team. Alternatively, drop us [an email here ](http://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/get-in-touch/)or check out our [Testimonials](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/employers/testimonials/) and [Case Studies](https://www.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/employers/case-studies/).   - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) By [Christina Shiels](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/author/christina-shiels) | Categories: [How to Create a LinkedIn In Profile for Job Search](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/how-to-create-a-linkedin-in-profile-for-job-search), [interview skills](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/interview-skills), [job seekers](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/job-seekers), [career development](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/career-development), [recruiting process](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/recruiting-process), [how to do a successful video interview](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/how-to-do-a-successful-video-interview), [looking for a job](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/tag/looking-for-a-job) | Comments Off ### About the Author: [Christina Shiels](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/author/christina-shiels) ![](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/Lucy%20Walker%20Recruitment%20January2018%20Theme/images/author-avatar.png) ### Related Posts ![Creating Irresistible Job Offers](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/Capture-Aug-27-2024-11-12-28-3871-AM.jpg) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/creating-irresistible-job-offers) #### [Creating Irresistible Job Offers](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/creating-irresistible-job-offers) ![10 Recruiting Challenges to look out for in 2024](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/2da2ht6.jpg) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/10-recruiting-challenges-to-look-out-for-in-2024) #### [10 Recruiting Challenges to look out for in 2024](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/10-recruiting-challenges-to-look-out-for-in-2024) ![The 3 Most Crucial Skills to Teach Your New Hires](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/Soft-Skills-Training-Topics-HSI%20-%20Edited.png) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-3-most-crucial-skills-to-teach-your-new-hires) #### [The 3 Most Crucial Skills to Teach Your New Hires](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-3-most-crucial-skills-to-teach-your-new-hires) ![Creating Your Career Plan: The Self-Reflection Stage](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/self-reflection%20-%20Edited.png) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/creating-your-career-plan-the-self-reflection-stage) #### [Creating Your Career Plan: The Self-Reflection Stage](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/creating-your-career-plan-the-self-reflection-stage) ![How to Create a Linked In Profile that stands out to Employers and Recruiters](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/Linked%20In%20Profile.png) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-create-a-linked-in-profile-that-stands-out-to-employers-and-recruiters) #### [How to Create a Linked In Profile that stands out to Employers and Recruiters](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/how-to-create-a-linked-in-profile-that-stands-out-to-employers-and-recruiters) ![Easy to Action Interview Strategies for Hiring Managers](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/FUNDRAISING%20MANAGER%20(23).jpg) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/easy-to-action-interview-strategies-for-hiring-managers) #### [Easy to Action Interview Strategies for Hiring Managers](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/easy-to-action-interview-strategies-for-hiring-managers) ![Developing Your Career- Embracing the Right Mindset](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/happiness-at-work%20-%20Edited.png) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/developing-your-career-embracing-the-right-mindset) #### [Developing Your Career- Embracing the Right Mindset](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/developing-your-career-embracing-the-right-mindset) ![The 7 Steps to Accelerating Your Career in the Post-Pandemic World.](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/Career%20progression-1.jpg) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-7-steps-to-accelerating-your-career-in-the-post-pandemic-world) #### [The 7 Steps to Accelerating Your Career in the Post-Pandemic World.](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/the-7-steps-to-accelerating-your-career-in-the-post-pandemic-world) ![To Temp or Not to Temp… Exploring the many benefits of temporary work!](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/hubfs/shutterstock_400023445%20(3).jpg) [](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/totempornottotemp-exploringthemanybenefitsoftemporarywork) #### [To Temp or Not to Temp… Exploring the many benefits of temporary work!](https://blog.lucywalkerrecruitment.com/totempornottotemp-exploringthemanybenefitsoftemporarywork) ![Graduate meets Recruitment... 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