> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.oikos-international.org/sustainable-finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.oikos-international.org/sustainable-finance/interviews/career-map/competency-greenwashing.md). # Competency Greenwashing [Responsible Investor has an excellent article](https://www.responsible-investor.com/articles/competence-greenwashing-could-be-the-next-risk-for-the-esg-industry) on how the Sustainable Finance field is experiencing greenwashing in its hiring practices. Many organizations are adding jobs so quickly they don't have the time to train or hire the right talent. Some firms are internally promoting individuals and giving them titles they do not have a background in because there is such a major demand for these services. A basic understanding of sustainability does not make them an "ESG and Sustainability Expert." Likewise, a career in finance does not mean you will have the understanding to address environmental and social issues. Greenwashing means that individuals with passion, empathy, different backgrounds, and understanding can stand out and have a deeper impact. Check out this resource from [Ibrahim Rashid](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirashid/) which specifically highlights how students with non-finance education can counter the greenwashing and break into the field - [The Policy Wonk’s Guide to Impact Investing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/14NgMWcWEz3y4dQh2i6BymzqsfZ4p2zUKr5Tb5Pj_ULg/edit?usp=sharing) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://wiki.oikos-international.org/sustainable-finance/interviews/career-map/competency-greenwashing.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.