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.
The definition of tricky is something that must be done carefully with great skill, or someone who is known to be deceitful. An example of something tricky is parallel parking. An example of someone tricky is a con artist who can talk his way out of any situation.