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Well, the one-page rule is not as hard-and-fast as it once was... provided you have something relevant to say. A pleasing easy-to-scan format with well-used white space has a lot of benefit over sheer size.

That said, organizing your relevant information for the job you are applying for is a totally separate aspect. Let's remember, a job search is a full-time commitment. Spend the time on your resumes and treat it like that.

Never longer than 2 pages, 1 page preferred (my own is 1 page). I will concede a legitimate 2-pager from someone older with extensive experience/history/skills, as long as that experience is relevant to what they're applying for.

I just mean to cater your resume to whatever position/company you're applying for. Too many resumes are obviously made for some other or at best some 'generic' position and it shows. You can tell when someone either put work into their resume to emphasize their skills in regards to what you're looking for (it's also great for getting your through the initial computer culling that major companies do) or perhaps their 'generic' resume just happens to be exactly what you're looking for (not a bad thing either).