That is a bummer, Kate! My son went through so much of this same thing, many times before things turned around for him! Just making it to the second round means you were very well considered and far ahead of many, many others! It could just be the economy and the way things are going with your particular area of expertise, as well as all the new graduates in your field entering into the pool of competition at this time. The fact that several new recruiters are contacting you is a good sign. It was so stressful for my son, too! but he just kept cranking out the resumes, staying in touch with the recruiters, doing phone and in-person interviews, networking with friends and friends of friends, Twitter, FaceBook, meeting in person with his Twitter people and former colleagues. BTW - he also removed anything on FB and Twitter that could be considered objectionable to recruiters or possible employers. Getting together with friends who were also networking and making it a "job" of keeping active each day in the job search really seemed to help lower the stress level for him. He did temporary and contract jobs in his field (software developer) for a while, too before getting the job he has now and he is making good money and very happy. Kate - not getting the job you were hoping for only means there is something much better just around the corner, so don't lose your focus and positive attitude! Keep networking and spreading the word about your unique talents! Sending positive vibes your way!