Research related to the issues of sexual bias in the use of interest inventories is reviewed, particularly from the client's view of the career exploration process. Since counselors refer to manuals and interpretive materials to obtain norming information and guidelines for score interpretation, these sources are examined and found to contain both explicit suggestions and subtle implications which, if followed by the counselor, could have deleterious effects on their women clientele. Recommended changes for manuals and interpretive materials are aimed at maximizing the counselor's effective use of interest inventories on the client's behalf. It is a complex issue, since other factors interact with interest inventory results; corrective interventions suggested include: (1) alter prevocational experiences to maximize the range of interests and aspirations; (2) examine the development of interests, particularly women's vocational goals; (3) provide counselors with an awareness of sex roles and strategies to counter stereotypes, through workshops; and (4) revise interest measures. High priority is given to the immediate revision of inventory manuals. (Author/AJ)