When I do mock interviews, the person in front of me is usually doing everything well - pretty good answers, generally mindful of body language, overall positive attitude. The suggestions I tend to give are in relation to little details that a person can do better. Some of the most common things that interviewees can do better include:
Listening - really hear the question you are being asked. You can only answer the question that you hear, so be sure you hear the one you're being asked!
Planning - in the same vein, be sure to answer the question you were asked. Don't wander about too much. Think about what you want to say (you can take a few seconds - that's OK!), say it, and stop. Don't ramble on, and the only way I know to prevent rambling is to plan your answer before you speak.
Tell a story - remember, an interview is a conversation! Use examples, tell stories about your work background or educational experience.
Smiling and Sitting up - smiling goes a long way. Practice smiling on a day-to-day basis so you can do it naturally while you talk.
Those are the things I see most often that an interviewee can focus on to improve a lot of their interviewing.
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