It is a good idea to have multiple resumes if you have specific skills that can be used in different industries. For example if you were a Sales Manager you could potentially have one resume for sales and another resume for a management position.
I have noticed that when people try to fit multiple skill sets into one resume it creates a lengthy resume. A lengthy resume is not bad if it is justified, but remember that it is your job to quickly capture the attention of the reader of your resume and show them how you could fit into their organization. Don't forget to use keywords relating to your industry because many times companies don't even read resumes anymore, they have software that scans the resumes in their database to find candidates for open positions.
When you try this two resume approach it allows you to be specific about what content you will use for each resume. Creating an industry specific resume will likely shorten that specific resume and it may show some gaps in your employment history. You will address this by attaching a cover letter with your resume explaining your specific qualifications and overall employment history.
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