Your credit will still be bad, so look for cards that are designed specifically for people in your situation. You'll see both secured and prepaid cards, but go for a secured card, since those lenders will usually report activity to the credit bureaus and you can re-establish your reputation with excellent use. Check to be sure the one you apply for does report to the bureaus.
The definition of a novice is a beginner, or a person at the start of something.
apprentice. 1  One bound by legal agreement to work for another for a specific amount of time in return for instruction in a trade, art, or business. 2  One who is learning a trade or occupation, especially as a member of a labor union. 3  A beginner; a learner.