RecTalk Podcast - Explore Recruitment Insights

Short-Form, Big Impact: David Durant on Going Viral in Recruitment


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In this episode of RecTalk, host Nitin Sharma sits down with David Durant, the magnetic voice behind Virtus Talent and a social media force in the recruitment world. With his short, snappy, and insight-packed videos regularly making waves across LinkedIn and beyond, David shares the secrets behind building a personal brand that truly resonates with recruiters.


We dive deep into:

  • What makes short-form content stick in a crowded feed
  • The psychology of recruiter engagement on social media
  • How Virtus Talent uses content to fuel growth
  • Why David believes vulnerability is his biggest asset online
  • The fine line between entertainment and value in recruitment content


Whether you're a recruiter looking to build your personal brand, a founder trying to amplify your firm's voice, or just someone who enjoys smart content strategy—this episode is a goldmine.


🎯 Who this episode is for:

  • Recruitment consultants & agency owners
  • Employer branding pros
  • Content creators in the talent space
  • Anyone curious about personal branding on LinkedIn


💡 This episode is brought to you by RecCircle – helping recruiters simplify the hiring lifecycle with smart, collaborative tech.

https://www.reccircle.co.uk/


🔗 Connect with David Durant

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddurantvirtustalent/

Virtus Talent: https://www.virtustalent.co.uk/


🔗 Connect with Nitin Sharma

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/

Rectools.io: https://www.rectools.io/


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RecTalk Podcast - Explore Recruitment InsightsBy Nitin Sharma, founder of rectools.io