Welcome to the First Blakely Brown Newsletter of 2025!

As we step into the new year, we’re excited to share our ambitious goals for 2025, including plans to further expand and grow our business. This promises to be a year of new opportunities, and we’re looking forward to helping our clients and candidates achieve great things.

The start of a new year is also the perfect time to focus on your career. To help you take that next step, we’ve included some of our top tips for securing your next opportunity—don’t miss them!

Our thoughts are with the Los Angeles community as they recover from the devastating recent wildfires. As rebuilding efforts get underway, federal and local agencies are creating increased opportunities for professionals to make a tangible impact in the recovery process.

Here’s to a successful year ahead!

Warm regards, The Blakely Brown Team

Looking Ahead: Blakely Brown’s 2025 Goals

As we shared in our December newsletter, this year we’re focusing on two key priorities: growing our presence in Miami by building a talented team and expanding our service offerings into new markets to better serve our clients.

1. Growing in Miami Hiring for our Miami office is officially underway! Miami is brimming with young professionals and exceptional talent, and we’re excited to bring new team members onboard to help us thrive in this dynamic city.

2. Expanding into New Markets With a stronger team, our next goal is to broaden our reach into new industries and markets. This expansion will allow us to connect more clients with the talent they need while continuing to provide top-tier recruitment solutions.

If your company is facing hiring challenges in a specific market, we’d love to support you. Together, let’s find the talent to help your business succeed. 🚀

Rebuilding with Resilience: Disaster Recovery

In the wake of recent fires in California, massive recovery efforts are underway to rebuild communities and infrastructure. LA County Public Works, alongside federal and local agencies, is tackling flood risk mitigation, hazardous waste cleanup, and infrastructure repair. These efforts highlight the growing need for skilled engineers in fields like disaster recovery, environmental remediation, hydrology, and resilient infrastructure design.

As agencies prioritize resilience and equity in recovery, opportunities are emerging for professionals with expertise in sustainable design, hazardous material management, and community-focused planning.

Our thoughts are with those affected by the fires, and we wish for a swift recovery for the whole community.

New year, new job? Check out our top tips for securing your next position…

Have an up to date resume ready to go.

Don't risk missing out on the perfect job because your resume isn’t ready. Ensure all your latest skills, achievements, and roles are included, so you're prepared to apply at a moment’s notice.

Optimize your LinkedIn profile.

Recruiters actively use LinkedIn to find candidates, so make sure your profile is complete and up to date. Include your current skills, certifications, and career highlights. Check your messages regularly to avoid missing out on potential opportunities—sometimes the best roles come straight to you!

Leverage your network.

Stay connected with former colleagues, industry peers, and contacts you’ve made at networking events. A strong network can be a valuable source of opportunities, advice, and referrals—your next role might come from someone you already know!

Your dream job could be just around the corner—set yourself up for success now. 🚀