There are three steps you can take to improve your credit standing:
Open credit cards with banks that offer small credit limits of $300-500 for people with no credit history, and gradually build your credit by using and paying in accordance with the guidelines.
Open a secured card. Secured cards can help you manage your credit and spending limits. However, they do require a cash collateral deposit which then becomes the credit line for that account. The good news is that your monthly payments will be reported to the major consumer reporting agencies, ensuring that your account history is reported to your credit profile.
Become an authorized user on someone else’s account. Getting added as an authorized user on a friend's or family member's account means you get extended credit freely and you don’t even have to pay any bills.