Operations by Reportable Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 196,817	$ 220,821	$ 608,861	$ 679,148
Operating Income	14,255	18,047	23,207	33,140
Depreciation and amortization	14,545	16,076	46,374	47,893
Restructuring and Other Special Charges		244	19,995	25,527
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income	21,923	29,702	51,147	65,604
Depreciation and amortization	14,385	15,900	45,876	47,365
Operating Segments | Careers - North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	109,622	115,455	335,274	351,418
Operating Income	16,346	17,169	48,041	35,279
Depreciation and amortization	7,639	8,898	25,104	26,694
Restructuring and Other Special Charges		(116)	9,537	14,213
Operating Segments | Careers - International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	69,115	86,562	218,936	270,002
Operating Income	(325)	7,543	(15,370)	16,760
Depreciation and amortization	5,671	5,523	17,450	16,175
Restructuring and Other Special Charges		418	7,866	9,131
Operating Segments | Internet Advertising & Fees
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	18,080	18,804	54,651	57,728
Operating Income	5,902	4,990	18,476	13,565
Depreciation and amortization	1,075	1,479	3,322	4,496
Restructuring and Other Special Charges		8	341	1,166
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income	(7,668)	(11,655)	(27,940)	(32,464)
Depreciation and amortization	160	176	498	528
Restructuring and Other Special Charges		$ (66)	$ 2,251	$ 1,017