StepStone Job Bulletin 3.14.25

March 14, 2025

📉 Cracks in Consumer Demand

Consumers are spending less, and businesses are feeling it. Retail giants like Walmart and travel leaders like Delta are warning of slower demand. With inflation, high interest rates, and trade uncertainty in play, even strong companies are adjusting expectations.

🔑 Why This Matters

📉Weaker Spending – Consumers are pulling back, affecting companies across sectors and signaling a broader economic shift.

📊Shifting Markets – Trade policies and job cuts are driving uncertainty, forcing companies to rethink strategy.

💡Opportunities in Finance – Economic downturns often lead to increased activity in restructuring, distressed M&A, and financial advisory services.

🚀 Bottom Line: How to Stand Out in Interviews

✅Stay Informed – Follow earnings reports and market news to understand how companies are reacting to a changing economic landscape.

📚Understand Industry Trends – Know how factors like inflation, interest rates, and corporate earnings impact M&A, valuations, and strategic company decisions.

🎯Connect the Dots in Interviews – Show employers you understand how macroeconomic factors impact deals and corporate strategy.

💡Why This Matters for Students

If you’re pursuing finance, this is your chance to stand out. Hiring managers value candidates who can connect big-picture trends to real financial decisions. Whether it’s explaining how rising costs affect valuations or why companies pursue M&A during uncertainty, knowing this will give you an edge in interviews and internships.

🎯 The Latest Internships and Jobs

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