Hi all,

Longtime lurker here decided to register to ask this pretty typical question. I just graduated from college and am working at a major consulting firm next year (yes, fresh meat). As such, I'm trying to decide on what credit card to apply for to use as my personal credit card pretty much asap (I'm planning on making a few semi-major purchases this summer). My main criteria is getting the largest benefits (whether that may be cash back or miles/points). I do plan on traveling semi-regularly to the best of my ability so miles are slightly preferred.

From what I understand my job will involve weekly domestic travel and hotel stays. My company uses a company card so the majority of business expenses will not take place on my new card (hence a truly personal card). The main caveat here is that I will have low expenses besides what I spend this summer (ie. I don't expect to be able to spend the starwood 15k in 6 months). As for what airline will be preferred, I also have no idea at this point (I will be flying out of the bay area and most likely not united).

Sorry if this post is confusing as I'm not completely sure what I'm saying. I will try my best to clarify if need be.

edit: the expenses are the typical right out of college things -- clothes, laptop, suitcase...