What's the best way for me to get my first credit card?

My parents credit is ruined so having my name on their cards would only hurt my credit. I do have a checking account at my bank, haven't bounced anything, etc. What should I do to get my first credit card?

Whatever you do, please do not sit there and apply for credit card after credit card. Each time you apply for credit, a register is made on your credit file. People can see how many credit facilities you have applied for. If you have applied for 5 credit cards in the last week, they may think you could be a high risk because you might now have 5 credit cards (if you were approved for all of them). Depending on your credit worthiiness (good or bed etc) and your age, a simple google search would bring up the best places to apply. Ie google search 'student credit card' or 'bad credit card'.