Anyone have good interview tips?

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I am having a really hard time getting a job. At least I get called in for alot of interviews, but upon meeting the employers is where I fail.

Try reading the book "Aspergers On The Job" by Rudy Simone. It has some job interview tips in the end of the book.

Some advice from the top of my head:

Never ever come too late - not even five minutes. Show up at the place earlier than you're supposed and take a walk around the building, preparing yourself mentally, before entering.

Don't forget to smile and appear friendly. Wear your best clothes.

Bring your resume and other important documents. A work sample of something you've done is a great thing to bring.

Prepare yourself for the "killer questions" - a killer question is a question that the employer asks to "kill" the interview. That means, if you give a reply they don't like, you'll get rejected. A killer question can be about your current/previous job. If you say bad things about it, they will think of you as disloyal. Another killer question is the classic "where do you see yourself in 3 years?". Prepare yourself for questions like this. If you're not able to answer them, you may give a wrong impression.

Good luck!

At least you're getting the interviews--that's an accomplishment in itself, in my opinion.

When you come for the interview, make sure

1. You're well dressed, preferably in a jacket and tie at least (I wouldn't take fashion risks)

2. You've researched the company a little bit.

3. You're proficient in the features of the position applied for (if specifically known).

4. You make sure you shake hands with your interviewer firmly (but not too firmly), and look him/her in the eye.

5. You make sure you don't sit down until the interviewer offers you a seat.

6. I would role-play with someone aspects of "small-talk." Talking about the weather is a pretty good ice-breaker.

I work in a skilled labor (some would call it an art); so attention to detail is thankfully more important over social skills. I always had good results showing a work portfolio of various professional and personal projects… I am possibly looking into a website and becoming more self-employed.

Yes, examples of things you have made or done can get you the job. A lot of normal people can start stuff, but employers are looking for people that can finish what they started.

Thank you guys

I can't say eye contact enough. That was where I was failing for a long time. The handshake is important too (unfortunately, since I don't like touching people I don't know).

I agree to make sure you bring everything and make sure it's in order so you aren't fumbling through it when you go to produce a document you need.

You could maybe ask the employers from your previous interviews for some feedback? That might give you an idea of areas for improvement.