Navigating the vast and ever-evolving Kubernetes community can be an intimidating task, especially for newcomers seeking to make meaningful contributions and grow. Mentorship, a cornerstone of the community's success, offers a transformative path to growth and development. However, finding the right mentor and building a successful mentorship relationship can be challenging.

This insightful panel discussion brings together experienced mentors from diverse roles within the Kubernetes community, including maintainers, tech leads, and committee members. The panel members will share their insights on how to get the most out of mentorship at different stages of your Kubernetes journey as you climb the Contributor ladder.

By the end of this talk, the audience will understand essential takeaways for effective mentorship at different contributor ladder marks, what qualities make a great mentee and mentor and how to avoid 'can you mentor me' with zero context by providing a framework instead.