Ballista

About Ballista

Tired of sending your resume into the digital void? Ballista is your secret weapon to blast through the black hole of online job applications! We help ambitious job seekers get noticed by sending their resume directly to hiring managers through physical mail. When your application is buried under 500 others and filtered by uncaring AI, a real letter on a real desk stands out in an unforgettable way. They simply can't ghost what's sitting right in front of them! Ballista combines smart AI research with tangible action: we find the right decision-maker, print your resume on premium, thick paper, and mail it straight to their office. For as little as $5 per application, you bypass the bots, skip the HR filters, and demonstrate incredible initiative. In a world of digital noise, paper gets opened, noticed, and remembered. Stop being invisible and start landing interviews!

Features of Ballista

Smart Hiring Manager Discovery

Stop guessing who to contact! Simply paste a job link, and our powerful research tool suggests the top three most likely decision-makers. We provide confidence scores, reasons for our picks, and their real, verified office addresses. You get 2 free searches with no signup required, making it effortless to target your campaign with precision and confidence right from the start!

Premium Physical Mail Service

We transform your digital PDF into a tangible asset that commands attention. Your resume is printed on professional-grade, 90lb bond paper for a substantial feel and arrives in a flat envelope (never folded!) to ensure it looks pristine. We handle the entire process—printing, packaging, and posting via USPS First-Class Mail—so your packet lands on the hiring manager's desk in just 5-7 business days!

Flexible Credit-Based System

Ballista operates on a simple, transparent credit system with no hidden fees! Purchase credits in packs that never expire and use them for various services. Send a standard application, upgrade to certified mail with tracking, add a personalized cover letter, or use credits for research. Mix and match to create the perfect outreach strategy for every job opportunity you pursue!

Campaign Management & Tracking

Take control of your job search campaign! Our dashboard lets you manage multiple applications, track the status of your sent packets, and view delivery confirmation for premium sends. You can easily gift credits to friends, reorder successful packets, and manage your budget effectively. It’s your mission control for a proactive, paper-based job hunt!

Use Cases of Ballista

Breaking Into Competitive Industries

When applying for roles in hyper-competitive fields like tech, finance, or marketing, you need an edge. Sending a physical resume directly to a department head or VP demonstrates extraordinary initiative and cuts through the digital clutter of hundreds of identical online applications, making you the one candidate they remember and call!

Re-Engaging With Ghosted Applications

Already applied online and heard nothing? Don't give up! Use Ballista to send a follow-up packet directly to the hiring manager. A physical letter referencing your initial application shows persistent interest and professionalism, often reviving a stalled process and getting your application back to the top of the pile!

Targeting Specific Dream Companies

When you have a specific company in your sights, a generic online application won't cut it. Use our discovery tool to find the right executive, then mail them a tailored resume and cover letter. This targeted "sniper" approach shows deep research and genuine passion for that specific organization, significantly boosting your chances!

Senior-Level & Executive Job Search

For leadership roles, the standard application process is often inadequate. Decision-makers expect direct, confident outreach. Ballista facilitates this by providing executive addresses and enabling you to send a high-quality, physical resume package that matches the prestige and gravity of the position you're seeking!

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ballista find the right hiring manager?

We use a combination of smart AI and public data sources to analyze job listings and company structures! When you paste a job link, our system identifies key departments, titles, and seniority levels to suggest the most probable decision-makers. We provide a confidence score and reasoning for each suggestion, giving you the insight to choose the best target.

What's included in a standard packet?

A standard packet includes printing your uploaded resume PDF on thick, 90lb professional-grade paper, placing it in a flat, non-folded envelope, and sending it via USPS First-Class Mail. It typically arrives at the hiring manager's office desk within 5-7 business days. You can add options like a cover letter or tracking for additional credits!

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

That's perfect! You can bypass the discovery tool entirely. Simply sign up, manually enter the name and address of your target hiring manager, upload your resume, and we'll handle the rest. Ballista gives you the flexibility to use our research or your own, putting you in full control of your outreach strategy.

Do credits expire?

No, your credits never expire! You can purchase a pack of credits and use them whenever you are ready, whether that's next week or next year. This gives you complete flexibility to use Ballista on your own timeline, for opportunities as they arise, without any pressure or wasted money.

Pricing of Ballista

Ballista offers simple, tiered credit packs that give you more value as you buy more! Credits never expire and can be used for standard packets, premium certified mail with tracking, and add-ons like cover letters.

Single Packet: $10 for 1,000 credits. Perfect for trying it out! Mails one standard application.
Triple Pack (Most Popular): $30 for 3,150 credits (+5% bonus!). Mail 3 standard applications or 1 premium certified packet with tracking.
Campaign (Best Value): $100 for 11,000 credits (+10% bonus!). Mail 10 standard applications or 4 premium packets. Mix and match services as needed!

Credit Costs: A Standard Packet costs 668 credits. A Premium Packet (Certified Mail) costs 1728 credits. Add-ons like a cover letter (9 credits) or resume contact scraping (3 credits) are also available.