A growing number of private government consultants who lost their jobs during the Trump administration’s cost-cutting efforts are now entering a shrinking US job market. According to data, job postings among seven affected consulting companies have decreased by 27% since 2023 and 11% over the past year, as reported by labor analytics firm Lightcast. This trend is concerning for those seeking employment in the private sector.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-20/trump-administration-layoffs-flood-job-market-for-consultants