What qualifications/credentials do I need to be an entry-level technical writer?

I tried applying twice already to a software company called Reynolds and Reynolds for an entry-level position that required no experience. I graduated from A&M with a degree in English and figured that they would take that into consideration, but in the end, they decided not to call me back or e-mail me to go forward with the interview process.

So, I really want to start a career doing technical writing. I regretfully haven't taken any internships since I've took part-time jobs during the summer to pay for whatever I needed to pay, so that probably hurt me for the job. What else are these companies looking for in an entry-level technical writer? Do I need to take any technical writing classes, even if what they teach there probably don't have anything to do with the way the job entails?

Wow, I'm in the EXACT same boat as you! And I applied to that company too. Those fuckers made me take those damn tests and waste my time for nothing. I have no clue how to go about it, but I am going to a headhunter tomorrow. I'll let you know if I figure anything out.