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So how can you tell whether your job is in jeopardy? Some warning signs, like a lousy performance review, are obvious.

Others might be harder to pick up on at first. Your manager might start putting long-term projects on hold or canceling meetings altogether.

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"It's important to know the factors that make you potentially more vulnerable — especially in an economy like this one," Roy Cohen, a career coach and author of the "Wall Street Professional's Survival Guide," said.

"You need to be able to deconstruct what's happening and examine your situation so you can get a sense of whether your role is secure."

Insider spoke with four career experts about how to read the signals that your job may be on the line — and what you can do to prepare so you're ready if the worst happens.

But even though it can be stressful to pay close attention to what's going on, experts say it's important to stay in the loop about broad macroeconomic trends and what th

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