The Informational Interview Playbook: Creating a Path to Achieve Your Career Goals

by Henry Organ

Hundreds of books are devoted to complex formulas and theories about career advancement, self-improvement, and achieving success. NFLPA-certified sports agent Henry Organ keeps it simple. In The Informational Interview Playbook , he provides the strategies to master the one tactic you need to reach your highest professional potential. Through personal experience, including co-founding Disruptive Sports Agency and networking extensively in the business and sports worlds, Organ has found the informational interview to be the single best way to prepare for and prioritize your goals. When you implement his plan, outlined in detail here and ready to apply immediately, you learn the value of getting curious, aiming for excellence, and embracing a winning mindset. Whether you are in your first job out of college with ambitious dreams, are considering a career transition, or are an executive who wants to help your people gain the tools they need to give their best for the organization and their own lives, The Informational Interview Playbook is a must for your library.

Genres: Self Help

184 pages, Hardcover

Published November 7, 2023

Reviews

[Corey Friedrich · Rating 3 out of 5]

At times it was a little too cliché for me, but I really liked when the author talked about his own story. I also thought the last few chapters were by far the most helpful. This book is probably most applicable for those who work or want to work in business or sports.

[Michael Doane · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Informational Interview Playbook is a refreshingly practical and highly effective guide to career advancement. Henry Organ strips away the noise found in many career-development books and focuses on one of the most impactful yet overlooked strategies: the informational interview. With clarity, confidence, and lived experience, he shows readers how to use curiosity, preparation, and relationship-building to open doors in any field. The structure of the book makes the process feel accessible, empowering readers to take immediate action without feeling overwhelmed.

What truly makes this book stand out is the credibility behind its advice. Henry draws from his work as an NFLPA-certified sports agent and co-founder of Disruptive Sports Agency, and the wisdom he shares is grounded in real-world results. His message is both motivational and tactical, offering readers not just inspiration, but a repeatable blueprint for achieving excellence. Whether you're launching your career, navigating a transition, or supporting a team, this book is a powerful tool for anyone committed to leveling up.

[Peter B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Informational Interview Playbook by Henry Organ is a clear, practical, and highly effective guide for anyone serious about advancing their career. Organ an NFLPA certified sports agent and co founder of the Disruptive Sports Agency breaks away from complex success theories and instead shines a spotlight on one powerful tactic: the informational interview.

With compelling personal experience and insights from his work in both the sports and business worlds, Organ demonstrates how curiosity, confidence, and meaningful conversations can open doors to opportunities many people never realize exist. His playbook provides step by step strategies for planning, conducting, and leveraging informational interviews to clarify career goals, build genuine relationships, and adopt a winning mindset.

Whether you're fresh out of college, considering a career shift, or leading a team and seeking tools to empower your people, this book delivers a straightforward, actionable roadmap for professional growth. Its simplicity, clarity, and real world credibility make it a must read for anyone committed to career success.

[Dora Okeyo · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author explores the importance of informational interview taking it as a great way to learn about how somebody got to where they are by connecting the dots, it's simply put being curious, open to learning from someone and practicing or implementing what works to get ahead in your career, goals and life.
This is a short book, easy to read and it has two parts; the first focusing on preparation and the second mastery.
I loved the track sheet on networks and connections and like most young professionals I have sent out applications and requests to connect with various organizations but never tracked them and their results and I want to do that going forward, so I gauge what works and what doesn't in my communication.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.

[David Carriere · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Informational Interview Playbook is a sharp, focused, and refreshingly practical guide to career advancement. Henry Organ cuts through the noise of overcomplicated career theories and delivers a single, powerful strategy the informational interview backed by real world success from both the business and sports industries. His insights on curiosity, preparation, excellence, and mindset form a blueprint that readers at any stage of their professional journey can immediately apply. Whether you’re a new graduate, a career shifter, or an executive developing your team, this book offers actionable steps and motivating clarity that can genuinely elevate a person’s trajectory. It’s a smart, relevant, and highly approachable resource for today’s professionals.

[AnnieM · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Informational Interview Playbook is chock full of very helpful tips on how to approach it including questionnaires, assessments and personal stories. I found the content to be very comprehensive and would recommend it to job seekers. The only thing I did not like was some of the writing style (swear words turned me off) but if you can get past that, great content is in this book!

Thank you to Netgalley and Amplify Publishing for an ARC and I left this review voluntarily.

[Raylene Sims · Rating 5 out of 5]

Find Your Perfect Career

This book is ideal for anyone that needs help with finding their career path. If you feel the need to make a career change this book will definitely help you figure out how to make it happen. Very specific and useful advice on how to perfect your informational interview.