If you're waiting on another consulting offer, be transparent about a real deadline without turning the conversation into an ultimatum.

Recruiters often understand that Master's students have overlapping interview cycles. They may be able to clarify timing, but they do not always have flexibility to accelerate decisions or extend offers.

An appropriate message can say that you're very interested in the role and have another decision due on a specific date, then ask whether they can share their expected process timeline.

State your actual decision deadline, keep the tone appreciative, and do not invent competing offers. If you already have an offer, review the written terms and follow sound consulting offer negotiation considerations before requesting more time.

Two different recruiting timelines at once is stressful rn. I'm trying not to promise either firm a date I can't meet.

Would you mention the other firm by name, or just say you have another pending decision?