Ballista

About Ballista

Tired of shouting your resume into the digital void? Welcome to Ballista, the weaponized job search platform that turns the tables on the broken online application system. We're here to end the ghosting, bypass the soul-crushing AI filters, and get your story onto a real human's desk. Forget being another forgotten PDF in a stack of 500. Ballista is your tactical airdrop into the heart of a company. We use smart research to find the actual hiring manager—the person with the power to say "you're hired"—then we print your resume on thick, pro-grade paper and mail it directly to their office. For as little as $5 a shot, you demonstrate insane initiative, skip the HR gatekeepers, and force a physical interaction. In a world of spam, a tangible letter gets opened, noticed, and remembered. This isn't just another job board; it's a strategic strike on the black hole of online applications, giving you a 10x better shot at a response. Stop competing with bots and start landing on desks.

Features of Ballista

Hiring Manager Sniper

This isn't guesswork. Paste a job link and our smart research engine goes to work, suggesting the top three most likely decision-makers with confidence scores, reasons, and—crucially—their real physical office addresses. We do the corporate detective work so you can target your campaign with precision, ensuring your packet lands in front of the right eyes, not some generic HR inbox.

Premium Physical Packets

We don't just email a PDF. We transform your resume into a tangible artifact. Each packet is printed on heavyweight 90lb bond paper with full color, stuffed into a flat envelope (no cheesy folds), and sent via USPS First-Class mail. It's designed to feel substantial, professional, and impossible to ignore when it arrives on a cluttered desk in 5-7 business days.

Flexible Credit System

Ballista runs on a simple credit system, not rigid subscriptions. Buy a pack of credits (they never expire) and spend them on what you need. Want basic first-class mail? That's a Standard Packet. Need proof it was delivered? Upgrade to a Premium Packet with certified tracking. You can even add a smart cover letter or custom branding. Mix, match, and launch campaigns on your terms.

4-Minute Launch Sequence

From zero to physical mail in under four minutes. The process is brutally simple: find your target, upload your resume PDF, and hit send. We handle all the logistics—printing, postage, mailing—so you can focus on the hunt. It's the fastest way to go from invisible online to physically undeniable.

Use Cases of Ballista

Breaking Into Competitive Fields

When every role gets 500+ applicants via LinkedIn Easy Apply, you need a guerilla tactic. Sending a physical packet directly to the department head or a senior manager makes you stand out as someone with grit and creativity, instantly separating you from the faceless crowd of digital submissions.

Re-Engaging a Stalled Application

Applied weeks ago and heard nothing but crickets? Don't double-email into the void. Use Ballista to find the hiring manager and mail your resume with a note like "Following up on my application." A physical letter resurrects your candidacy and demonstrates persistence in a way a follow-up email never could.

Targeting Specific Dream Companies

You've got a shortlist of companies you're dying to work for, but they have no public openings. This is a prime Ballista move. Research the right leader in your desired department and send them your "career packet" with a personalized cover letter. It's a bold, direct outreach that can create a role where one didn't exist.

Senior-Level Executive Search

For high-stakes roles where you're a perfect fit, the standard application is beneath you. A premium, tracked packet sent directly to the C-suite or VP shows executive-level poise and respect for their time. It communicates that you operate differently and understand the importance of direct, impactful communication.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you find the right hiring manager?

We use a combination of smart algorithms and public data sources to map company structures and identify the most likely decision-makers for a given role. You paste the job link, and we analyze it to suggest the top 3 targets with real names, titles, confidence scores, and mailing addresses. You can use our suggestions or manually enter a contact you already know.

What's included in a "packet"?

Each standard packet includes your resume printed in full color on premium 90lb bond paper (US Letter size), placed in a flat, professional envelope, and sent via USPS First-Class Mail. You can add options like a personalized cover letter, custom branding, or upgrade to certified mail with tracking for proof of delivery.

How long does it take to arrive?

Packets typically arrive at the destination office within 5-7 business days after we process your order. We use USPS First-Class Mail for reliable delivery. If you choose the Premium Packet with certified tracking, you'll get a delivery confirmation notification.

What if I don't use all my credits?

No sweat. Ballista credits never, ever expire. Buy a pack and use them whenever you're ready—next week, next month, or next year. You can mix and match them between standard packets, premium packets, and add-ons like cover letters whenever a perfect job target appears.

Pricing of Ballista

Ballista uses a flexible credit system. You buy a pack of credits and spend them on what you need. Credits never expire.

Single Packet: $10 for 1,000 credits. Enough for one Standard Packet (668 credits for first-class mail).
Triple Pack (Most Popular): $30 for 3,150 credits (+5% bonus). Mail 3 standard packets or 1 premium tracked packet.
Campaign (Best Value): $100 for 11,000 credits (+10% bonus). Mail 10 standard packets or 4 premium packets, mixing and matching as needed.

Standard Packet (first-class): 668 credits.
Premium Packet (certified with tracking): 1728 credits.
Add-ons like cover letters (9 credits) or custom brand design (35 credits) are also available.