Operations by Reportable Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 191,220	$ 196,817	$ 583,810	$ 608,861
Operating Income (Loss)	3,338	14,255	7,581	23,207
Depreciation and amortization	12,194	14,545	36,548	46,374
Restructuring and other special charges				19,995
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income (Loss)	14,201	21,923	39,115	51,147
Depreciation and amortization	11,857	14,385	35,686	45,876
Operating Segments | Careers North America
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	108,565	109,622	330,513	335,274
Operating Income (Loss)	18,310	16,346	48,332	48,041
Depreciation and amortization	6,058	7,639	18,371	25,104
Restructuring and other special charges				9,537
Operating Segments | Careers International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	66,463	69,115	205,347	218,936
Operating Income (Loss)	(7,551)	(325)	(19,814)	(15,370)
Depreciation and amortization	4,930	5,671	14,585	17,450
Restructuring and other special charges				7,866
Operating Segments | Internet Advertising & Fees
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	16,192	18,080	47,950	54,651
Operating Income (Loss)	3,442	5,902	10,597	18,476
Depreciation and amortization	869	1,075	2,730	3,322
Restructuring and other special charges				341
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income (Loss)	(10,863)	(7,668)	(31,534)	(27,940)
Depreciation and amortization	337	160	862	498
Restructuring and other special charges				$ 2,251