Operations by Reportable Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 221,710	[1]	$ 248,580	[1]	$ 681,971	[1]	$ 761,241	[1]
Operating Income	14,628		29,151		22,787		54,170
Depreciation and amortization	16,141		17,353		48,094		52,121
Restructuring and Other Special Charges	244		2,004		25,678		2,004
Careers - North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	115,455		123,160		351,418		366,757
Operating Income	17,169		21,434		35,279		54,425
Depreciation and amortization	8,898		9,276		26,694		27,618
Restructuring and Other Special Charges	(116)				14,213
Careers - International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	87,451		103,623		272,825		305,918
Operating Income	4,124		15,825		6,407		38,082
Depreciation and amortization	5,588		5,728		16,376		17,461
Restructuring and Other Special Charges	418		323		9,282		323
Internet Advertising & Fees
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	18,804		21,797		57,728		88,566
Operating Income	4,990		395		13,565		3,760
Depreciation and amortization	1,479		2,198		4,496		6,650
Restructuring and Other Special Charges	8		1,681		1,166		1,681
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income	(11,655)		(8,503)		(32,464)		(42,097)
Depreciation and amortization	176		151		528		392
Restructuring and Other Special Charges	$ (66)				$ 1,017

[1] Revenue by geographic region is generally based on the location of the Company's subsidiary.