The context of the following conversation is Jan had come for an interview, Riley was the interviewer.  Riley saw Jan sitting outside so they took Jan inside the room.:
Jan says I went for an interview today..
The friend responds How did that go?.
Jan responds Riley was scheduled to do the interview and I know him..
The friend responds Did everything work out?.
Jan responds Riley saw me sitting outside so he took me inside the room..
The friend responds That must have given you a leg up..