Post Final Round with T2

Totally fair and normal for you to follow up.

How to do it well:

• Be factual and calm
• Do not frame it as pressure or an ultimatum
• Be explicit that the T2 firm is your first choice

Suggested structure:

1. Thank them
2. Mention competing offer and deadline
3. State clearly that they are your top choice
4. Ask about expected timing or alignment

Template u could use

Hi ...

Thanks again for the final round earlier this week. I wanted to share a quick update: I’ve received another offer with a response deadline of ...

Your firm is my clear first choice, so I wanted to check whether you have visibility on the decision timeline or if it might be possible to align decisions.

If they are a yes, this often accelerates things. If they are still debating, they will usually tell you transparently. Either way, you lose nothing by reaching out.

Hi there,

Yes — in this situation, it’s absolutely appropriate to reach out to the T2 recruiter and mention the competing offer. This is very standard, especially after a final round, and recruiters expect it.

A few guidelines on how to do it well:

• Timing: Three days after a final round is reasonable, particularly since you now have a concrete deadline.
• Tone: Be transparent, respectful, and calm. This is not pressure — it’s information.
• Positioning: Emphasize that the T2 firm is your top choice, but avoid sounding ultimatum-driven.

A good way to frame it is:

• Thank them again for the final round and reiterate your strong interest.
• Mention that you’ve received another offer with a response deadline.
• Ask whether they have a sense of timeline or if it’s possible to align decisions.

You don’t need to ask for an “expedited decision” explicitly — recruiters will read between the lines.

This kind of nudge often helps prioritize internal discussions and, if you’re a yes, can speed things up. If they’re still undecided, they’ll usually tell you honestly.

In short: yes, reach out, keep it professional and appreciative, and clearly signal that they’re your first choice.

Best,
Evelina

Congrats on already having one offer in the bag :)
And yes! You should absolutely reach out.

You can send an email saying something along the lines of,

"Dear [name]
Thank you so much for the opportunity to interview, throughout the process it strengthened my keenness to work for [firm] due to [reasons]. I have recently received an offer from a competitor and have only [x] days to respond. I do wish to highlight that [firm] is my preference. Is there any chance I would be able to receive the final decision in time to respond to the competitor?

Thank you in advance, 
[Your name]" 

Fill in the blank and you should be receiving some insights soon :) They will also likely ask you where you got the offer from.

Good luck!