In addition to the high degree of interaction with senior partners and diversity of assignments that makes each project an opportunity to enhance one's skills, each employee also meets regularly with a Partner in charge of professional development. Together the Partner and employee will devise a professional development plan tailored to meet the specific training needs and interests of the employee. The professional development plan may be based on a variety of objectives, from pursuing specific types of projects where possible, to attending conferences, or taking classes.

Norbridge employees come to the firm with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, and therefore, career advancement paths vary accordingly.

Most Business Analysts come to the firm directly from an undergraduate institution or having spent less than two years working. They usually spend 2-4 years with Norbridge before going on to pursue a graduate degree in business. During that time, the Business Analyst who excels in her job will be promoted to Associate.

Most Associates are promoted from within, having joined as Business Analysts. Some Associates come to the firm with 2-3 years of work experience in industry or at another consulting firm. They usually spend 2-3 years with Norbridge before going on to pursue a graduate degree in business. The less typical path is that of an Associate who does not have a graduate degree, but comes to the firm with substantial industry and/or prior consulting experience and is promoted to Senior Associate without a graduate degree.

Senior Associates usually come to Norbridge with several years of work experience and a completed graduate degree. They tend to stay at the firm longer than Associates and specialize in a particular industry or functional area. After having demonstrated a wide range of analytical and communications skills, Senior Associates focus on honing their project management skills before advancing to the Principal level.

Principals who aspire to become Partners usually focus on developing a set of personal clients to whom they can sell business. Principals may also spearhead particular practice areas and must effectively manage team members. Demonstrated project management, leadership and facilitation skills are essential.