I've had a few job interviews in my time, a ton of 'project interviews' with clients, and done my share of hiring. I think this thread is full of terrific advice, and would add a few pointers of my own:
1. ALWAYS have questions for the employer. ALWAYS. Ask what they're doing differently in the industry, how they're positioning themselves for the future, anything. If you open up a broader discussion, you can avoid the 'vanilla' interview, personalize the interview, and make an impact. If you have an HR person, ask about their staffing trends and how they're coping in a tough market. If you have a manager, ask what keeps them up at night (re: delivering to the market).
2. Brag about your network (when appropriate). Sales/BD roles are often hired for their rolodex, but skilled workers also have a lot of great contacts. I'm an EP guy, but run a lot of EPC jobs. Being able to show that I have a contact list filled with high-quality construction resources to lean on has helped immeasurably. I can demonstrate basic understanding/competencies, but have all sorts of places to go for in-depth advice.
3. When asked about "Come up with a scenario/conflict and tell me how you handled it"....I think it's great to actually connect with something you saw, how it was resolved, what you learned, and how you would have handled it. Shows observation and contemplation skills. Of course, sometimes they just want to know what YOU have done. Pick your spots.
4. Similar to #3, any time you can use the phrase like "...which really taught me to/that..." is a big bonus.
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