Sending numerous resumes out in a shotgun approach is seldom very productive. Better to build a network of contacts in the industry and rely on them. I only stayed nine months at the one I found through the newpaper ad, it wasn't a good match for my skills and interest. Use your profs at school and co-op if you can. Don't select a company on monetary compensation alone.
Some companies pay the most because they have to.
In other words, they are not real fun places to work at and all they can offer is high pay. It's hard to get enough information to adequately access a company in one or two interviews. Again, investigate the companies. Call a local headhunter and inquire about the companies you are interested in. Read industry periodicals and local business news.