XING Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used XING
Daniel Rohde
Last position:
Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Zenithmedia x Publicis | The Walt Disney Company
- Served as point of contact for Disney Studios GSA
- Identified growth hacks to increase cinema ticket bookings, maximize reach, optimize frequency, and achieve 100% VTR
- Managed stakeholder relationships and collaborated with an interdisciplinary team
- Performed hands-on optimizations based on operational implementations on Meta (Facebook, Instagram), TikTok, Pinterest, Reddit, and Snapchat
Thomas Kostrewa
Last position:
Agile Coach / Release Train Engineer (SAFe) – Product & Cross-functional Delivery Focus at Autonomous Driving / Connectivity (OEM, confidential)
- Orchestrate cross-functional delivery across organisational units in the Connectivity domain, aligning teams around integrated end-to-end, customer-testable value rather than isolated component delivery.
- Drive a shift from local component optimisation towards shared outcomes and a common delivery goal, increasing focus and enabling significantly faster integrated delivery.
- Coordinate across 15 cross-functional organisations in a highly complex OEM environment; bring Product, Engineering, Programme Management and specialist functions together to resolve dependencies and improve decision-making.
- Coach Product Managers, Product Owners and stakeholders on product responsibility, prioritisation, outcome orientation and aligned backlogs.
- Use Claude through an AWS Bedrock integration to analyse Jira and Confluence content, identify patterns, dependencies and quality gaps, and support structured product and delivery decisions.
- Establish AI-native requirements excellence with LLM-supported quality gates for epics, features, stories, acceptance criteria, roadmaps and task breakdowns; scale adoption through templates and prompt playbooks.
Klaus Zwingel
Last position:
Head of HR, Machinery and Plant Engineering at Interim Management (freelance)
- Acting as a professional sparring partner for management and leaders on HR topics
- Advising employees on HR matters
- Maintaining department capability during transition
- Analyzing weaknesses in the performance appraisal process
- Integrating the SAP appraisal tool
- Negotiating and organizing short-time work
- Analyzing and consolidating employment contracts
- Preparing references and recruiting
- Advising on organizational development
Janis Antwerpen
Last position:
Performance Marketing & E-Mail Automation Expert at INeKO Institute at the University of Cologne
- Planning, optimization, and analysis of SEA and Meta campaigns
- Planning and execution of automations and mailings
- Optimization of landing pages (funnel, structure, copy, image)
- Creation of creatives, media plans, and reports
- Planning and support for the move to server-side tracking
Navin Hathiramani
Last position:
Interim Recruiting Manager at Opmobility
- Business area: Automotive / exteriors
- Lead recruiter for all plant areas (technicians, operators, engineers - blue and white collar)
- Supporting central talent acquisition for manager and back-office positions
- IT/HR systems: SuccessFactors, SAP HCM
- Creating reports on recruiting activities and maintaining and customizing the applicant management system (ATS/HRIS)
- Conducting telephone and virtual interviews to make an initial assessment of candidates
- Creating and publishing job ads on internal and external platforms to attract candidates
- Managing candidates from application to contract drafting
- Actively sourcing and recruiting candidates through various business platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, XING, Stack Overflow)
- Supporting department heads in selecting suitable candidates and optimizing interview processes
- Employer branding and personnel marketing
- Advising HR management on all matters related to the recruiting process and strategic talent acquisition
- Reviewing and evaluating applications as well as organizing and moderating interviews with departments
Rico Frenzel
Last position:
Recruiter / Trainer at Freelance
- Active sourcing and recruiting for individual mandates (finance, IT, procurement)
- Training recruiting departments
- Training specialists and managers in application situations and interview techniques
- Application coaching and CV consulting
Matthias Friedrich
Last position:
Senior HR Manager with a focus on Recruiting at TransnetBW GmbH
- Building up the workforce from 1,300 to 1,850 employees (white-collar positions) together with the team and an external colleague
- Advising the company across the entire recruiting process chain
- End-to-end recruiting
- Active sourcing
- Close collaboration and coordination with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. external HR service providers, hiring managers and works council)
Markus Kümpel
Last position:
Online Marketing Expert at S2 Software GmbH & Co. KG
- Lead generation for S2 Software in 10 European countries
- Google Ads (& Bing) and funnel optimization (A/B testing, copywriting, etc.)
- Increased leads by 250% between October and April (the company has been on the market for 10+ years)
- Responsible for the performance of 8 lead-gen websites and 2 online shops
Janine Schmid
Last position:
Virtual Assistant to Management / Business Administration at TBN – Technische Beratung
- Managing the operational back office
- Handling quotations and invoicing
- Supporting preparatory accounting
- Coordinating appointments and operational alignments
- Interface management between management, clients, and external partners
- Structuring administrative processes in day-to-day business
By taking over operational back office tasks, management is noticeably relieved. Administrative processes run in a more structured, reliable, and efficient way, creating more time for clients, projects, and entrepreneurial decisions.
Kathrin Kimmel
Last position:
Interim Inhouse Recruiting at Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG
- External support in filling purchasing roles (approx. 32 open positions in strategic and operational purchasing)
- Conducting interviews and screening candidates
- Advising HR business partners and departments on labor law issues
- Preparing works council hearings and offers under the IG Metall collective agreement
Stefan Dömelt
Last position:
Online editor and content manager at Federal Employment Agency
- Content responsibility for two areas (careers and continuing education, as well as school, training and studies) and coordination with specialist departments
- Topic research and content planning for the online portal
- Web-friendly creation of target-group-relevant and SEO-optimized content for the online portal
- Building and maintaining multimedia content in the online portal CMS (Drupal)
- Monitoring the content of the online portal using Google Search Console and Matomo
- Ensuring the quality of the online portal through tests and analyses
- PowerPoint presentation of work results in topic conferences with BA specialist departments
- Supporting the existing online presence and analyzing and fixing errors
Janina Peters
Last position:
AI and Automation at A-Leecon GmbH
- Introduction to AI and Automation
- The Automation Project
- Make.com Foundations
- Automation Basics: Data Management
- Document Workflows, Troubleshoot, and Automate Reports
- Digression: Data as the Foundation of AI Systems
- Implementing AI Solutions in Practice
- Digression: Large Language Models (LLMs)
Marc Fritze
Last position:
Interim Talent Acquisition Manager at doctari
- Building a cross-functional product team to develop a super app
- Advising and mentoring to support the team and provide input (technical & soft skills)
Mathilde Schmitt
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at SER Solutions Deutschland GmbH
- Software implementation projects for banks, insurance companies, and trade
Philipp Eleftheriadis
Last position:
Founder & Head of Executive Search & Business Coaching at PT – People Topics GmbH
- Executive Search & Recruiting projects
- Recruiter on Demand / Interim Talent Acquisition
- Interim HR Business Partner / HR Leadership
- Leadership & Business Coaching
- Workshops on recruiting, employer branding, and HR digitalization
- Outplacement and career coaching
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Statistics of experts using XING
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years
Position duration
3.2 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Human Resources, Project Management, Marketing
Top industries
Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Human Resources, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
86%
Master's degree or higher
47%
Doctorate
5%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
99%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using XING
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
XING in practice
XING is used to reach professionals, strengthen employer branding, and support hiring in the German-speaking market. Specialists work on profiles, company pages, job posts, and direct outreach that fits the tone of the network. It is still closely tied to German recruiting habits and business communication.
Typical work
- Profile setup and profile refreshes for founders, specialists, and teams
- Company page content and employer branding updates
- Job post wording and campaign support
- Outreach for candidate sourcing and relationship building
- Messaging that fits German-language business norms
When freelancers help
Companies bring in freelance experts when internal hiring teams need short-term support, a cleaner presence on XING, or better response from outreach. This is common during growth phases, hiring peaks, or brand changes. In Germany, it also helps when teams want a local tone that feels natural to German candidates.
Skills that matter
Strong XING specialists understand profile positioning, search behavior, and the difference between broad networking and focused recruiting. They can align content with employer brand, write clear outreach, and keep the account active without sounding generic. Experience with LinkedIn is useful, but XING needs its own approach.
Common ecosystem
- XING profiles and company pages
- Job ads and talent search workflows
- Employer branding copy
- Recruiting coordination with HR or external partners
- OpenBC knowledge for older network references
What good looks like
Good professionals do more than post content. They improve clarity, keep the account consistent, and adapt the message to the audience in Germany. They know when XING is the right channel, when it should support other channels, and how to make the work measurable through response quality and hiring relevance.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about XING, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
XING is used for professional networking, recruiting, and employer branding, especially in Germany and the wider German-speaking market. Companies use it to present their brand, search for specialists, and send outreach that feels local and credible. It is often part of a broader hiring setup, not a standalone channel.
XING is usually more relevant in German-speaking markets, while LinkedIn has a broader international reach. For companies hiring in Germany, XING can be a better fit for local visibility and language-specific outreach. Many teams use both, but they do not play the same role.
A strong XING specialist knows profile strategy, company page content, and recruiter-style outreach. Look for someone who can write in clear German, understand candidate targeting, and keep the tone professional without sounding automated. Experience with employer branding is a plus.
XING work can be simple or strategic. A profile refresh or company page update may need only a practical specialist, while recruiting support or a wider presence in Germany benefits from deeper experience. The right level depends on whether you need setup, content, sourcing, or process improvement.
XING work often goes together with employer branding, recruiting copy, social media communication, and German-language writing. If the goal is talent outreach, the specialist should also understand audience targeting and message testing. For larger projects, coordination with HR and communications helps a lot.
Yes, XING work is often done remotely, including profile updates, content planning, and outreach support. For Germany-based companies, remote collaboration works well as long as the specialist understands the local market and language expectations. On-site time is mainly useful for alignment workshops or brand interviews.
Review how the XING specialist thinks about audience fit, messaging, and consistency across the profile or company page. Good work is specific, clear, and tuned to the German market, not copied from another network. Ask for examples of outreach text, profile revisions, or campaign structure to judge their approach.
Yes, XING was formerly known as OpenBC, and some older professionals still use that name. If someone mentions OpenBC, they usually mean the same network. That history can matter when you are working with experienced specialists who know the platform’s older context.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used XING in their recent projects is 96 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 768 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used XING in their recent projects, 86% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 47% hold at least a Master's degree, and 5% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used XING in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used XING in their recent projects are German (100%), English (99%), and French (34%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used XING in their recent projects are Professional Services (83%), Information Technology (63%), and Manufacturing (39%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used XING in their recent projects are Human Resources (66%), Project Management (65%), and Marketing (62%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used XING
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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