Advice needed: Invited to an interview - but not my dream division.

Hi all,

So, today an email landed in my inbox, from Goldman Sachs in London.
I have been selected for an interview for a New Analyst role available within the Securities Division in London - the position is within the Global Commodities Sales Team. The funny thing is though, I've never applied for this particular position?
Have I been headhunted?

Secondly - Sales is probably not my "dream division", so I'm in a bit of a dilemma here.
Obviously, this is a great opportunity to land an entry-level Analyst position, as I'm finishing my undergraduate studies next month.
However, my main question is - does anybody know if its possible to change division after some time (say 1-2 years)?

For example, I would probably rather go for either Trading or maybe M&A or IBD. Basically anything but Sales - but am I being too picky here?

Also, the email doesnt state what the role/position actual contains i.e. what will the tasks and challenges be etc.

I haven't answered them back yet - so any response and feedback is highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Dan

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Interesting. are you sure it's legit from GS? I've gotten intv invites but when you hover over the email it resembles: GS.com.fakewebsite.com/21321321412432432

In any case, starting off at GS anything is nice.. easier to get a job when you have a job

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