In this age of specialization, it is highly advisable to tailor your resume to the specific position you"re applying for. After all, a general resume may not indicate the specific skills and accomplishments that would help you to achieve success in a given position. Creating a "targeted" resume simply makes sense from a business standpoint. It recognizes the fact that prospective employers are looking for specific qualifications when they"re attempting to find a pool of candidates to interview for an advertised job.
Did you know that you have as little as 10 seconds to impress a prospective employer with your CV? No matter how talented and qualified you might be, or how suited to the job, if your resume and covering letter fails to catch their eye you will be heading for the bottom of the pile.