CV Structuring:

• Highlight Business Administration/Management Education: In my experience, prospective employers are drawn to a CV that quickly identifies the education requisites specific to the job advertised. Highlight the degree or certifications in business administration/management prominently.
• Emphasize Experience: Given that 2-3 years experience is required, ensure you outline any relevant administrative experience in your CV. It's crucial to denote the roles, responsibilities, and contributions.
• Showcase Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communication is a prerequisite for this position. Your CV and cover letter should effectively demonstrate these skills.
• Email Etiquette: When sending your CV to [email protected], include a professionally-written subject line that indicates the position you're applying for and ensure the email body is polite, succinct and professional.
• Tailor CV to Job Role: One of the most valuable pieces of advice in my fifteen years of counseling has been to tailor your CV and cover letter to match the job description. Do not send a generic CV. Make sure all information on your CV relates directly to the administrator role.

Elements to Pay Close Attention To:

• Silent on Application Deadline: This job listing does not specify an application deadline. I suggest responding promptly to not miss out - job vacancies in Zimbabwe can fill rapidly.
• The application process: Ensure to understand the method of applying. In this instance, candidates are required to send CVs through email.
• Job Experience: Applicants with 2-3 years experience are primarily sought. However, if you have relevant administrative skills but fall short on experience, consider applying as your background may still be desirable.
• Potential NGO Job: The provided email indicates a private corporation, but the listing silent about the nature of the organization. Always conduct research about any unidentified employers. It could be an NGO job in Zimbabwe.
• Unspecified Job Duties: With duties not explicitly mentioned in the job listing, take note that you may be required to perform a variety of administrative-related tasks.

Stand Out Strategies:

• Leverage on Transferable Skills: If you lack the exact years of experience but have handled related jobs or tasks in other roles, emphasize these points.
• Show Intention and Willingness to Learn: Oftentimes, a candidate’s passion and willingness to learn often outweighs the lack of experience or skills. Make sure to express your eagerness for professional development.
• Highlight accomplishments: A history of successful projects is a great way to stand out. Highlight any relevant accolades or achievements, they often catch employers’ eyes.

Missed Highlights By Novice Applicants:

• Not Understanding Employer's Need: Most novice applicants tend to focus on their needs instead of the employer's needs. This job listing hints at a private entity named "Hillcrest Investments". They are likely interested in candidates that could contribute to the performance of an investment company.
• Overemphasis on Experience: While 2-3 years experience is required, it's crucial to note that employers sometimes consider potential and attitude.
• Research: More often, applicants skip the part about researching about the employer, hence losing an excellent opportunity to tailor their applications with knowledge about the company - an aspect recruiters in Zimbabwe value.