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I was in the same boat a few years back I've learned a few things over the years.
First look at getting involved with a credit union. Hands down the best move you can make. Even though I dont work for the Gov my parents do and so I was able to get in to NAPUS. Im sure someone close to you has a connection. Ive had my "student" Visa with them and the rate is unmatched. Also my car loan is with them and I couldnt find a better deal anywhere.
Next after you get a low limit card and you make payments in full each month for atleast a couple months seek out another card. It very important though that you get another card from a different company. You are more credible if approved from more than one instituion. Visa, Mastercard, America Express, etc.
From what I've read time and time again the best perks of any card is one that offeres cash back. Miles are great if you can use them when they tell you can. My primary card is a visa with bank of america and I get a $80 check in the mail ever so often just for doing what i was doing anyway. Cash is good!
If you want sign up for something like freecreditreport.com and keep track of how well you are doing. You might even find out there are things on your report you didnt even know about. Also services like that will run about $15 a month, but call up after the first payment and tell them you want to cancel. they will cut your payment in half no questions asked.
Remember its a game so play to win. checking your score to often is a bad thing, having a card that isnt used often is a bad thing, too many accounts is a bad thing, maxing out a card is a bad thing, good scores have a nice debt to credit ratio, and on and on and on
That a quick way to build credit and best of luck.
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