I sent in my resume and cover letter to about 30 internship opps, with only two places responding back. The two interviews I had didn't land me a internship. So I was curious to what could be wrong. My resume & cover letter or my interviewing skills?
Have you considered asking the two places you interviewed with why you weren't chosen for the position? That would certainly help narrow down the possibilities.
Also, with the 28 who didn't respond, where you following up on a regular basis (follow-up every 7-10 days for a total of 3 times)? If not, that could have contributed to you not moving forward in the selection process. Follow-up is very important!
However, it sounds to me like there could be a number of issues, and you should reconsider your overall strategy. Have a professional review your cover letter and resume. Visit your career center (even if you've already graduated) for mock interview sessions. Quality over quantity -- target companies rather than blasting out your resume to everyone. Make sure you're networking with potential hiring managers. (Approximately 80 percent of positions are secured through networking!)
This list could go on and on. Clearly something isn't working, and you owe it to yourself to figure out what it is and fix it.
