Ted Falvey, Catholic U '24, is a Business, Finance, and Entrepreneurship student from Newport, Rhode Island. He accepted a Business Analyst role at Clark Construction.
Briefly describe your new opportunity.
As an analyst at Clark Construction, I’ll be spending my first few years in a rotational program. I’ll have the opportunity to work with various teams within Clark’s McClean headquarters. This will provide me with the knowledge and experience necessary to start a career in construction management.
How did your Busch School and Catholic University education help you find this career path?
The education I’ve had from the Busch School has prepared me well for the professional workforce and taught me what to look for in an organization. They emphasized the importance of strong, ethical leadership and taught me the value of hard work. Busch School professors will guide you over the course of your college experience to help you grow in knowledge and grace. I truly believe that the technical skills I’ve learned here combined with the habits I’ve developed make the Busch School the best business education in the country.
What activities were you involved in during your undergrad?
Not too many, mostly been involved with the Entrepreneurship department. I’ve helped the venture lab out a bit and I’m also the vice president of the ENT club.
What were some highlights of your time at Catholic University?
The best experiences I’ve had at CUA were the ones I enjoyed with the Busch School community. I never thought that I’d be lucky enough to be part of such an incredible community. The friends I’ve made here will undoubtedly be friends for life. The professors and faculty I’ve learned from will always serve as a great resource. People genuinely care about you here and will do anything to see you succeed. I’m looking forward to the day when I’m able to contribute to the future classes of Busch School students.
What advice do you have for students during their job search?
The first thing that the job search will teach you is the art of patience. Things in the business world take time to get done, especially when you’re on the outside looking in. It takes patience and persistence to endure the long process of searching for a job. There’s nothing wrong with being a bit behind schedule. Once you have your foot in the door with an organization don’t give up until you’ve done all that you can. It takes a little bit of luck and a lot of providence but things will work out. At the end of the day do the best that you can and trust that God will help put you where you’re supposed to be.