I had an interview this week where the recruiter was flat out and honest when I asked them "what's one thing you'd change about this company?" (something I've been asking a lot lately and being very observant to how different company reps answer) and he told me that he lamented and would absolutely change the fact that his hiring managers aren't actively seeking out or even remotely interested in trying to hire more juniors.

Gotta say, I respect the hell outta that fella for being so honest about that, partially because I've observed the very same phenomenon.