This article discusses general issues and concerns relative to the adaptation of paper‐pencil assessment instruments to computerized formats. The computerized form of the Self‐Directed Search is described and evaluated. Strengths and weaknesses of the SDS‐CV are presented and recommendations regarding its use are discussed. In that additional research is needed regarding the reliability and validity of scores attained on the computerized SDS, we concluded that information from this version of the instrument should be interpreted cautiously. The computerized SDS, however, has the potential of becoming a useful instrument in the career counseling field.