They input data on dozens of people that have no chance of getting hired and view that as recruiting. They call ad agencies and end up placing the same ads as the competitor. They don't track to see which sources produce the best-performing hires. They are allergic to numbers. Conclusion Recruiting is a unique field.
Most recruiters use recruiting as a stepping stone to another HR job.
As a result, they don't spend the time to become experts in recruiting. They repeat the practices of those that came before them, even though technology and the economy have changed dramatically in the last few years. It's time to call an administrator an administrator.