Ballista

About Ballista

Tired of shouting your resume into the void? Welcome to Ballista, your secret weapon to yeet your job application right past the soul-crushing AI filters and HR black holes of online portals. Think of it as your personal job-seeking artillery, launching your resume directly onto the hiring manager's actual, physical desk. While everyone else is just another PDF in a stack of 500, you become the one candidate who sent a real, tangible letter. It's about making them physically interact with your application—they can't ghost what's literally sitting in front of them. For job seekers who are over the "apply and pray" game, Ballista does the heavy lifting: it finds the right decision-maker, prints your resume on thick, pro-grade paper, and mails it straight to their office. Starting at just $5 a pop, it’s a hilariously simple yet genius power move that shows insane initiative. Because in a digital world, paper gets opened, noticed, and remembered. Stop being invisible online.

Features of Ballista

Hiring Manager Sniper

Paste a job link and watch Ballista do its magic. It doesn't just guess; it uses smart research to suggest the top three most likely decision-makers for that role. You get their names, scores on how good a match they are, the reasons why, and their real office addresses. It's like having a private investigator for your job hunt, giving you the intel to target your shot perfectly.

Premium Physical Packets

We don't just email a PDF. We print your resume on luxe, 90lb bond paper that feels substantial and professional. It gets mailed flat in an envelope (no cheesy folds here) via USPS First-Class, arriving in 5-7 days. This isn't junk mail; it's a tangible piece of your professional story designed to stand out on a cluttered desk and command attention.

Credit-Based Flexibility

Forget rigid subscriptions. Ballista runs on a credit system that lets you build the perfect application packet. Use credits for a standard mailer, upgrade to certified mail with tracking, add a smart cover letter, or even get custom brand styling. Credits never expire, so you can buy a bundle and use them whenever you're ready to launch your next campaign.

4-Minute Launch Pad

The entire process is stupidly simple and takes less than four minutes. You paste a link or add a contact, upload your resume PDF, and we handle the rest—printing, packing, and posting. No complex forms, no endless data entry. It's the fastest, most frictionless way to go from "maybe" to "mission launched."

Use Cases of Ballista

Breaking Into Competitive Fields

When you're trying to crack into a hyper-competitive industry like tech or finance, you're just a number in an Applicant Tracking System. Sending a physical Ballista packet makes you a person. It demonstrates next-level hustle and creativity that a boring online form never could, forcing a human to acknowledge your drive.

The Senior-Level Power Play

For director or VP-level roles, the game is different. Decision-makers expect savvy and directness. Using Ballista to put your resume directly into a C-suite executive's hands bypasses junior HR screens entirely. It’s a confident, executive-level move that matches the seniority of the role you're targeting.

Reviving a Stalled Application

Applied online three weeks ago and heard nothing but crickets? Don't just wait. Send a Ballista packet as a strategic follow-up. It reframes your application from a forgotten digital entry to a persistent, professional reminder. It’s a respectful nudge that says, "I'm seriously interested and willing to go the extra mile."

The Career Pivot Hail Mary

When your resume doesn't perfectly match the algorithm's keywords for a new field, you'll get filtered out instantly. A physical resume can't be keyword-scanned. It gets a human look, allowing you to tell your story and sell your transferable skills directly to the person who matters, cutting through the digital noise.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you find the right hiring manager?

We use a combo of smart tech and savvy research to scour professional networks, company structures, and public data. You paste the job link, and our tool analyzes it to suggest the top 3 most likely decision-makers (like the department head or team lead), complete with confidence scores and real mailing addresses. It's not a guess; it's targeted intel.

What's actually in the mailed packet?

Your resume, printed in full color on thick, premium 90lb paper (standard US Letter size). It's sent flat in a professional envelope so it arrives crisp, not folded. You can add a personalized cover letter for a few extra credits. We handle all the printing, stuffing, stamping, and mailing—you just provide the target and the file.

How long does it take to arrive?

Packets are mailed via USPS First-Class Mail and typically arrive at the destination office within 5-7 business days. If you need proof it landed, you can upgrade to a Premium Packet with certified mail tracking, which shows delivery confirmation.

What if my credits don't add up perfectly?

No stress! Our credit system is super flexible. One Standard Packet costs 668 credits. You buy credits in bundles (like 1,000 for $10). Leftover credits just sit in your account forever—they never expire. Use them on your next job hunt, or add a cover letter or tracking to a future packet. It's your ammo, use it when you're ready.

Pricing of Ballista

Ballista uses a credit system so you only pay for what you need. Credits never expire. The most popular plan is the Triple Pack at $30 for 3,150 credits (a 5% bonus), perfect for mailing 3 standard applications. The Single Packet is $10 for 1,000 credits (1 mailer). For a serious search, the Campaign bundle is $100 for 11,000 credits (a 10% bonus), enough for about 10 standard mailers. A standard packet (first-class mail, no tracking) costs 668 credits. Upgrading to a premium packet with certified tracking costs 1,728 credits. You can also spend credits on extras like cover letters (9 credits) or custom brand design (35 credits).