‘Growth Hacker: A Buzzword Surrounded by Buzzwords’ – ‘Mashable’

Lauren Hockenson says, “College grads and career-changers, be warned. When you search around for a job at your favorite startup (perhaps even on Mashable’s job board?), you’ll start seeing the buzziest of job descriptions: “Growth Hacker.” The name sounds simple enough, but it’s easy to be confused about what a growth hacker is meant to do around the office, and how it differs from other, more traditional positions.

Here’s a breakdown of what companies mean by “growth hacker” and when and how you can become one yourself”.