Ballista

About Ballista

Your job search feels like a lonely journey into a void. You polish your resume, tailor each cover letter, and hit 'submit' on countless online portals, only to be met with silence. Your application disappears into a digital black hole, buried under hundreds of identical PDFs and filtered out by uncaring AI before a human ever sees your name. Ballista is your escape route from this modern-day frustration. It's a service built on a simple, powerful truth: real paper on a real desk commands attention. Ballista is for the determined job seeker who is tired of being invisible. It transforms your digital resume into a tangible, professional packet and mails it directly to the desk of the actual hiring manager. For as little as $5 per application, you bypass the automated gatekeepers of HR software. You demonstrate unparalleled initiative and make it physically impossible to be ignored. This isn't just another application; it's a strategic maneuver that cuts through the noise, ensuring your story is seen, opened, and remembered.

Features of Ballista

Hiring Manager Discovery Engine

The journey begins with precision targeting. Simply paste a job listing link, and Ballista's smart research engine goes to work. It analyzes the company structure to suggest the top three most likely decision-makers for that role. You receive their names, reasons for the match, and verified physical office addresses. This feature turns the agonizing guesswork of "who to contact" into a confident, data-informed first step, ensuring your effort reaches the right hands.

Premium Physical Packet Creation

Your resume is transformed from a fleeting digital file into a substantial physical artifact. Ballista prints your uploaded PDF on thick, 90lb professional-grade paper, ensuring a premium feel that conveys quality and seriousness. The document is mailed flat in an envelope, never folded, preserving its pristine presentation. This tangible presentation creates a memorable sensory experience that a pixelated screen simply cannot match.

Credit-Based Flexible System

Ballista operates on a straightforward credit system, giving you complete control and flexibility. Credits never expire, allowing you to purchase them in packs and use them as needed. You can spend credits on standard first-class mail packets or upgrade to premium certified mail with tracking. The system also lets you allocate credits for add-ons like personalized cover letters or custom brand design, tailoring each application to the specific opportunity.

Streamlined 4-Minute Workflow

The entire process is designed for efficiency, taking less than four minutes to launch a powerful campaign. The journey has three simple steps: find the decision-maker, upload your resume, and confirm the mailing. Ballista handles all the logistics—printing, postage, and delivery—freeing you to focus on your search strategy. This removes the friction and time commitment traditionally associated with direct mail campaigns.

Use Cases of Ballista

Breaking Into Competitive Industries

When applying for roles in hyper-competitive fields like tech, finance, or media, standing out is non-negotiable. A Ballista packet arriving on a hiring manager's desk amidst a sea of email notifications creates a powerful contrast. It demonstrates a level of grit and creative problem-solving that immediately separates you from the pool of candidates who only took the conventional, easy path of online submission.

The Senior-Level Executive Search

For leadership roles where cultural fit and strategic initiative are paramount, a digital application can feel impersonal. Sending a physical resume packet is a executive-level move. It shows you understand the importance of human connection and are willing to invest direct effort to open a dialogue. It ensures your application bypasses junior HR screeners and lands directly with the senior decision-maker who values such assertiveness.

Overcoming the "Black Hole" of Online Portals

If you've applied to dozens of jobs through company websites and LinkedIn Easy Apply with zero responses, you're experiencing the black hole firsthand. Ballista is your proven counter-strategy. It physically extracts your application from the digital abyss and places it into the physical world where it has a 90%+ chance of being opened, forcing a human review and dramatically increasing your response rate.

Targeted Campaigns for Dream Companies

When you have a specific "dream company" in your sights, a scattered approach won't do. Ballista enables a targeted campaign. You can use credits to discover and reach multiple relevant department heads or executives within that single organization. This multi-pronged, tangible outreach demonstrates passionate interest and strategic focus, making a far more compelling case than a single online form submission.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ballista find the right hiring manager?

Ballista uses a smart research engine that analyzes publicly available data from company websites, professional networks, and organizational charts. When you paste a job link, it identifies the department and likely hierarchy for the role, then suggests the top individuals with the authority to hire. You can review the suggestions, see the reasoning, and use the provided real addresses.

What is included in a standard packet?

A standard packet includes your resume printed on high-quality, 90lb professional paper, mailed flat (not folded) in an envelope via USPS First-Class Mail. This service uses 668 credits. You can add optional upgrades like a personalized cover letter or certified mail tracking for additional credits, allowing you to customize your approach.

How long does delivery take?

Packets typically arrive at the destination office within 5 to 7 business days after we process and mail them. We use reliable USPS First-Class Mail service. If you require confirmation of delivery, you can upgrade to a Premium Packet with certified mail tracking, which provides proof of delivery.

What if I already know who I want to send my resume to?

The process is even faster. You can sign into your dashboard and manually enter the name and address of your target hiring manager. Then, simply upload your resume, and Ballista will handle the premium printing and mailing, saving you the time and hassle of doing it yourself while ensuring a professional result.

Pricing of Ballista

Ballista uses a flexible credit system. Credits never expire, and you can choose from three main packs:

Single Packet: $10 for 1,000 credits. Perfect for trying the service, as it covers one Standard Packet (668 credits) with credits left over for add-ons.

Triple Pack (Most Popular): $30 for 3,150 credits (a 5% bonus). This allows you to send three Standard Packets or one Premium Packet with tracking, giving you flexibility for multiple applications or one high-priority tracked application.

Campaign (Best Value): $100 for 11,000 credits (a 10% bonus). Designed for serious job seekers, this pack lets you send up to 10 Standard Packets or 4 Premium Packets, enabling a comprehensive search campaign.

Credit costs for services: Standard Packet (668 credits), Premium Packet with tracking (1728 credits), Cover Letter (9 credits), Brand Design (35 credits).