Coworking - How To Make The Most Of Your Experience

Coworking – how to make the most of your experience  

Whether you’re sharing a meeting room with potential collaborators or you’re hot desking in a new office space, there are so many ways to make the most of your experience of coworking. 

With new and exciting surroundings as well as the opportunity to meet inspiring people, there are multiple opportunities to reap the benefits of a coworking experience.  

Making the most out of a coworking experience 

With Spacepool you can find spaces to work in cities such as London, Bristol and Manchester. You’ll have access to beautiful offices situated in the heart of bustling urban areas with prestigious addresses. 

Let’s look at some simple ways that you can make the most of a coworking experience and ensure that you harness all the potential for collaboration, mental health and career development.   

How to enjoy coworking 

Coworking should be an enjoyable experience. It offers opportunities that you may not be exposed to otherwise, and it gives you access to environments and people that could help you develop ideas and improve your workflow.   

These are our top tips for how to enjoy coworking: 

Interact with others 

Remember that the smallest interactions could have a big impact on your career path. Always make sure that you interact with others in your coworking space. 

Interacting with others can be on whatever level you’re comfortable with - from smiling at a fellow coworker at reception, to taking part in group events organised within the coworking space.  

Always be respectful of other people who may be hard at work by aiming to limit your interactions to communal areas such as reception spaces or break out zones. Often people will be more willing to interact here than at their desks.  

Choose your coworking space accordingly  

To enjoy coworking as much as possible, it’s important to take your time to find the right coworking environment for you. Spacepool offers a diverse range of coworking spaces in areas including bustling city environments and quieter spots off the beaten path.  

Think about the best location for you. You might want to find a coworking space that is close to a train station or with easy access to your preferred transport link. Equally, you might want to be close to shops and cafes to visit during your breaks. 

The design and layout of a coworking space may also be something that can enhance your enjoyment of day-to-day work. Choose your coworking space based on the set up that you want, the style and design you prefer and the type of building you want to spend your time in.  

Attend network events 

To really enjoy coworking it’s beneficial to get on with your fellow workers. You can get to know your coworkers by attending network events specifically designed to help you interact and engage with the people you’re surrounded by.  

Network events can be a great way to enhance your enjoyment of coworking spaces as you’ll have the peace of mind that everyone attending is there for a similar purpose. 

Take advantage of meeting rooms 

Meeting rooms are one of the most requested facilities when it comes to coworking spaces, and they can be really helpful to you as an individual or business owner.  

If you want a change of scene from your hot desk or specific spot within a coworking space, book a meeting room and work with team members on projects here.  

What you should not do in a coworking space 

To make the most of your coworking experience, you need to stay on good terms with others around you.  

Being aware of the following things that you should not do in a coworking space will help you to maintain good relationships and build networks.  

Leave a mess behind 

This is basic common sense. You should always aim to keep your coworking space clean and tidy. Whether you have a designated area or are hot desking, it’s essential that you avoid ever leaving a mess behind you for others to deal with.  

Refrain from interacting with others 

Although everyone understands that it’s important to focus and work hard, you should aim to avoid appearing anti-social to others in your coworking space.  

Refraining from interacting with others could create an unpleasant and uncomfortable atmosphere. If you’re not keen on speaking to others within your space, make sure you at least engage with eye contact or smile at your coworkers.  

Take personal calls in common areas 

Taking personal calls or speaking loudly on the phone can be really off putting to other workers. It can be incredibly detrimental to their workflow and can distract them from tasks.  

It’s simple common sense and you can easily avoid becoming unpopular by keeping noise levels low in other people’s space.  

Finding the perfect Coworking space with Spacepool 

With Spacepool it’s quick and easy to search through numerous coworking spaces in some of the country’s most vibrant cities.  

Whatever your needs, you’ll find a coworking space that’s right for you - so all you need to do is follow our tips to make the most of your experience.