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I love helping my readers find legitimate work from home jobs, and I’m always scouring the internet for the best opportunities. Recently a reader asked about companies with work-from-home jobs in Chicago, so I started searching. If you’re ready for a new job, there are plenty of remote jobs in the Windy City. Take time to beef up your resume and get ready to apply with one of these great companies.
As you click through to the job pages, remember that these companies may not all have current openings. Sometimes there are seasonal positions, or the positions have already been filled by the time you’re reading. Work-from-home jobs tend to fill up quickly! Be persistent and you WILL find something, though.
If you’re serious about finding a position, make sure to frequently check the websites for new openings. Alternatively, you can sign up for FlexJobs and create job alerts to notify you when a position opens. That way you never miss an opportunity that’s a great fit.
1. Windy City Call Center
Located near Chicago, the Windy City Call Center is recruiting candidates to provide inbound and outbound call center services in a variety of business verticals. This company only hires remote workers from eight states, and Illinois is one of them!
Starting pay is $9.00 an hour, with training bonuses and a $1.00 increase after 90 days. Some benefits are also included. This company hires both full- and part-time employees. There is paid online training to help set you up for success.
High-speed wired internet is essential, as is a distraction-free home office. A phone headset will be provided. You must be a great listener, have exceptional communication skills, and have above average computer skills.
2. Rosetta Stone
Are you an experienced salesperson ready to take on a new challenge? Rosetta Stone is looking for Sales Executives for the Midwest Region. You must have a passion for education, show a proven track record in sales, and be excellent at developing relationships. Ideally, you’d have K-12 educational technology sales experience as well.
And if sales aren’t your thing, Rosetta Stone also hires people from Chicago for other positions. Just use the dropdown list on the jobs page to select Chicago, IL and see what is currently available.
3. Accenture
Accenture is in the business of solving their client’s problems through strategy, consultation, digital technology, and more. If you’re passionate about technology, and have the skills needed, this company could be a great fit.
The qualifications vary from job to job. Some require a college degree, and so many years of experience. Excellent communication skills, a quiet home office, and solid analytical skills are important when applying. Some of their open positions do require travel, so always read the details before accepting a position.
4. J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
J.J. Keller provides regulatory, safety, and compliance solutions to numerous companies. They’re looking to grow their inside sales team with people from Chicago who are sales-minded, competitive, and resourceful.
To succeed in this position, you need strong communication skills. You must be able to manage your time well and apply sales processes with confidence. This position averages $55,000 to $61,000 and doesn’t require you to work nights or weekends. There’s also a comprehensive benefits package, and plenty of career growth opportunities.
If you’re ready to apply, read all the details on their jobs page. You’ll want to use the search term “remote,” and then narrow your results by location. Select Chicago from the list, and you’ll see all positions available in your area.
5. Enterprise
Enterprise Holdings provides car rental services through Enterprise, Alamo, and National. This company frequently hires remote workers for their call center, and Illinois is one of the states they hire from.
Since this is a phone-based job, you will need to be comfortable handling lots of phone calls. This position requires you to handle a high volume of inbound calls daily and to convert callers into customers.
This position has six weeks of training. It pays $13 an hour, with the potential for commission. It is a full-time job, and weekends are required. The hours are not traditional, typically requiring a start time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and then working through the evening.
6. Neiman Marcus Group
Neiman Marcus Group is searching for Digital Stylists/Personal Shoppers in several cities, including Chicago. The positions are full-time and allow you to work from home. However, you will need to travel to the nearest store occasionally.
You will be building lasting relationships with customers, as you learn their preferred needs, styles, and personalities. In this role, you will provide personalized recommendations and style advice. Excellent customer service skills are required. You also need to be passionate about styling and knowledgeable in the fashion industry.
To find out more about this position, use the keyword remote on the Neiman Marcus Group careers page. Then you can filter it by location to find jobs in Chicago.
7. Aetna
Are you a licensed registered nurse looking for an at-home opportunity? Aetna may be a good match for you. They are hiring full-time work-from-home case manager registered nurses. Chicago is one of the cities they are hiring in. However, there are two weeks of required training in New Albany, Ohio, before you can begin working from home.
You must have valid credentials and five years of experience. Since you will be working with confidential information, wired internet is required. You must be able to analyze data, identify quality of care issues and ensure they are escalated following company procedures, and communicate well with clients.
To find out if you meet all the requirements for this position, and to learn about the available benefits, head to the Aetna Career Page. Use the keyword remote to find work-from-home opportunities.
8. Arise
Do you have customer service experience and a desire to be your own boss? Check out the opportunity with Arise. After completing training, and the initial requirements, you start your own micro call center. But, you won’t be totally on your own. Arise will be your facilitator, helping connect you to clients and ensuring you have the software you need to succeed.
Illinois is one of the states Arise works with, so it’s the perfect new business for someone in Chicago. If you’re interested in learning more, check out my review here.
9. LiveOps
Join the virtual call center team at LiveOps and provide customer service, support, and sales from your home office. This position is an independent contractor, which means you will be responsible for your own taxes.
There are plenty of different opportunities to choose from, so pick something that makes you excited. The hours and requirements vary, so read all the details carefully. Most of these pay a per-talk-minute rate, so make sure you have a clear understanding of how that works.
These aren’t the only companies that hire remote workers from Chicago, so if you didn’t find something that’s right for you, don’t give up your search. Just head over to FlexJobs and search for other opportunities in Chicago.
Not in Chicago? Use FlexJobs to find a position with different location requirements or check out some of our other location-specific work-at-home job posts.
