Operations by Reportable Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 200,058	$ 224,577	$ 412,044	$ 458,327
Operating Income	8,107	14,379	8,952	15,093
Depreciation and amortization	15,725	15,952	31,829	31,817
Restructuring and Other Special Charges	6,828	1,015	19,995	25,283
Subtotal
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income	19,530	26,554	29,224	35,902
Depreciation and amortization	15,558	15,781	31,491	31,469
Operating Segments | Careers - North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	109,717	116,189	225,652	235,963
Operating Income	19,272	14,911	31,695	18,110
Depreciation and amortization	8,663	8,913	17,465	17,797
Restructuring and Other Special Charges	1,546	159	9,537	14,329
Operating Segments | Careers - International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	72,102	88,845	149,821	183,440
Operating Income	(6,054)	6,336	(15,045)	9,217
Depreciation and amortization	5,788	5,381	11,778	10,654
Restructuring and Other Special Charges	2,775	516	7,866	8,712
Operating Segments | Internet Advertising & Fees
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	18,239	19,543	36,571	38,924
Operating Income	6,312	5,307	12,574	8,575
Depreciation and amortization	1,107	1,487	2,248	3,018
Restructuring and Other Special Charges	256	75	341	1,158
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income	(11,423)	(12,175)	(20,272)	(20,809)
Depreciation and amortization	167	171	338	348
Restructuring and Other Special Charges	$ 2,251	$ 265	$ 2,251	$ 1,084